How can BPA be linked to autism? Check out this reference guide to learn about a new study that have connects the dots.

1. A new study linking BPA and autism has raised interesting
evidence between the affects BPA has on the body,
specifically those with autism. Check out this reference
guide to learn more!

2. Bisphenol A (BPA) is an
industrial chemical
compound that was
created in the late
1950s to harden
plastics and since the
1960s, it has been
used in a variety of
every day plastic
products like beverage
bottles and food
containers.

3. The Centers of
Disease Control and
Prevention conducted
a study in the late
80s, and then again
in the 90s, which
found more than 90%
of the US population
had BPA within their
bodies. But why does
that matter?

4. The Food and Drug
Administration used to
state that BPA was not
harmful to the human body
but they altered their view
in 2010 saying it was safe
up to certain levels and
significant exposure can
draw 'concern'. This was
after tests were published
that documented problems
in animals exposed to BPA
that resulted in brain
function issues and other
internal harms.

5. A New Jersey
researcher discovered
that BPA is a
compound that can
cause issues because
certain studies have
already addressed BPA
as an endocrine
disruptor and can
reduce the
functionality of certain
steroids that regulate
metabolism.

6. Dr. T. Peter Stein
examined how BPA
was processed in 46
children with autism
and 52 children
without. He found
that the children with
autism had a harder
time metabolizing
the BPA.

7. Dr. Stein concluded,
based on strong
evidence, that the BPA
interferes with amino
acids at which these
amino acids serves as
the starting point for
neurotransmitters.
Understanding that
autism is a neurological
disorder, this link could
be the segue to further
researcher between the
two.

8. Like mentioned
previously, the FDA is
well aware that BPA can
negatively impact brain
functions on animals and
Dr. Stein mentioned that
rodent data has
confirmed BPA
functioning as an
endocrine disruptor.
This study is the first
time it has been
confirmed within
humans and to be
associated with Autism.

9.  This study between
BPA and autism brings
researchers and autism
supporters closer to a
cause, treatment and
cure. With continued
autism support from
advocates like David
Geier and researchers,
society has a chance to
lessen the prevalence
of this condition.