Friday, January 29, 2010

90 Percent of Cord Blood from U.S. Babies Tests Positive for BPA

If you're actually wondering why this is happening, keep in mind that these additives are completely unnecessary. Plastics can be manufactured without BPA. They know it's horribly toxic. They don't care, because, whether or not the original purpose of BPA was to poison you, the fact that it does is an added bonus.

    E Huff
    NaturalNews -

    For the first time in the history of its testing, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found bisphenol A (BPA) in the umbilical

    cord blood of American babies. Nine out of ten samples tested positive for the chemical, a shocking number when considering the laundry list of chronic illnesses that are associated with BPA exposure.

    Used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, BPA has come under increasing scrutiny over the past several years for its role in contributing to the development of cancer, endocrine damage, reproductive problems, and neurological dysfunction. Many plastics manufacturers have begun removing the additive from their products, despite continued reassurances by the FDA that the chemical is safe.

    Studies continue to show that BPA is dangerous, even at minimal levels, and that it should not be used in consumer products. Several groups, including the Endocrine Society and the American Medical Association (AMA), have expressed opposition to the use of BPA. Scientists are finding that low-dose exposure, especially during early developmental years, can actually cause more endocrine and reproductive problems than larger-dose exposure due to the way the body recognizes the chemical.

    Not only was BPA found in babies, but 231 other chemicals were detected as well, indicating that human beings are exposed to more toxic chemicals than ever. Experts fear that such an onslaught of toxicity may cause permanent damage to the next generation of Americans.

    Public outcry over the FDA's continued approval of BPA despite numerous studies revealing its dangers has led the agency to express that it will reevaluate its position. The agency was supposed to issue an updated review about BPA safety on November 30 but it never actually followed through. The FDA most recently claimed that the report will be made available before the end of the year.

    Experts and analysts believe the food industry is behind the push to keep BPA legal, exerting influence on the FDA to conceal the truth about its dangers. Many manufacturers have voluntarily been able to eliminate BPA from their products, illustrating that there is no reason why it should continue to be used by anyone.

    The AMA, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists have all endorsed a resolution that calls on Congress to minimize or eliminate the use of BPA in consumer products. The EWG hopes that top priority will be given to the issue in light of the group's recent discovery.

    Sources for this story include: http://www.ewg.org/minoritycordbloo...

2 comments:

  1. Hello,
    I am pregnant and was recently approached by the representative of a Core Blood Bank about the possibility of saving the cord blood as future insurance for my child. I liked the idea but the cost of perseverance is quite high. I have also come to know that menstrual blood also has stem cells that can be used for transplant. Do you have any idea about that?

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  2. I have heard that cord blood is a potential source for stem cells, but my perception of that is that it's still in development phases.

    My advice would be to make sure they are not using the blood for any purpose other than what you agree to. Make sure you know exactly what any contract says, and make sure they will only store the blood for your own needs. For the past 35-36 years they have been taking blood samples from babies as part of one massive DNA database. All without parental consent of course. They were finally caught doing this in Texas and forced to destroy the samples:

    http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=9402379

    And whatever you do, do not get vaccinated while pregnant, and do not get your child vaccinated. There is endless information in my blog regarding this, and if you have any questions please feel free to ask. Good luck!

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