Plastic water bottles cause migraines
Migraines from plastic bottles? Indeed, the plastic bottles and cups from which we drink water may cause headaches and migraines, according to a new study from the University of Kansas published in the scientific journal Toxicological Sciences.
Plastic everyday items and packaging contain the chemical substance bisphenol A (BPA), which mimics estrogen and is implicated in infertility, miscarriages, heart attacks, and many other health issues.
In the context of their study, the scientists exposed mice to the chemical substance bisphenol A every three years and monitored their behavior.
According to researchers, within half an hour of exposure to the chemical, the mice lost their activity, were disturbed by noise and light, startled easily, and showed signs of discomfort in their heads.
Migraines are associated with sudden changes in estrogen levels, the female hormones that are mimicked by the dangerous substance bisphenol A.
As found in the study, the mice exposed to bisphenol A exhibited severe migraine symptoms.
Bisphenol A is found everywhere from car dashboards to shower curtains, receipts, and cosmetics.
Many countries worldwide, including the member states of the European Union, Canada, and China, have banned the hazardous chemical from baby bottles.
Beyond plastic bottles, other sources of bisphenol A in the diet include large water bottles in offices and stores, food packaging, and plastic food containers that are heated in microwave ovens.
