Study Links BPAs in Plastic Bottles to Increased Type 2 Diabetes Risk
A new study, presented at the 84th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), has demonstrated for the first time that Bisphenol A (BPA) exposure may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, highlighting the necessity for further research into the effects of these chemicals on human health.
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical commonly used in producing hard, clear plastics and epoxy resins, found in everyday items such as bottles, food containers and tableware. BPA is known to disrupt hormone function and has been associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Although there have been associations between BPA and diabetes, direct studies examining whether BPA exposure increases T2D risk in adults have been lacking. Previous research has mostly shown correlations without definitively establishing a relationship. This new study provides more direct evidence, highlighting the need for further investigation into the impact of BPA on human health.
In the study, participants were given either a placebo or BPA at the US EPA’s safe dose (50 μg/kg body weight) for 4 days to evaluate its impact on insulin sensitivity. The double-blind study included 40 healthy, non-active adults (22 females, 18 males) who first completed a 2-day low-BPA diet. During this initial period, researchers measured urine and blood samples and assessed peripheral insulin sensitivity using a 120-minute euglycemic hyper-insulinemic clamp.
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