The Truth Behind Water Bottle Health (September 2008)

Drinking water from your reusable water bottle you felt virtuous. Then came the news: A study from the National Toxicology Program warned that bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in hard plastic called polycarbonate (look for a number 7 inside the recycling symbol), was linked to precancerous tumors and hormonal changes. BPA is most often found in water bottles, baby bottles, food containers, and the lining of metal cans. “Even in low doses, BPA, has an estrogen-like effect on the body,” says Scott Belcher, Ph.D, as associate professor of pharmacology at the University of Cincinnati. Play it safe by opting for glass, polypropylene, or aluminum bottles, like those made by Sigg (mysigg.com).

Shape Magazine August, 2008