Some sportswear brands have levels of Bisphenol A that are too high. Explanations.
Watch your clothes! As The Sun reports, recent research has provided clues as to the composition of certain garments. In the US, a surveillance agency has uncovered the presence of certain substances in popular brands like Nike and Fabletics.
According to some experts, these sportswear brands contain toxic levels of Bisphenol A. This synthetic chemical used in industry can have adverse health effects. ANSES has published various reports on the health effects of bisphenol A. “This work has highlighted proven health effects in animals (on reproduction, mammary gland, metabolism, brain and behavior) and other suspected effects in humans (on reproduction, metabolism and cardiovascular disease) at low exposure levels,” reports ANSES.
The English newspaper reveals that the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) has taken legal action against eight brands. Tests revealed that their garments could expose their wearers to up to 40 times the safe limit of BPA. Brands incriminated: Patagonia and Champion leggings, Adidas and Champion sports shorts, and Sweaty Betty sports bras.
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Currently, most studies focus on ingestion exposure to BPA, and few studies have focused on exposure through clothing. “The potential for dermal (through the skin) absorption of BPA has been recognized for some time. Exposure to a small dose orally and a small dose transdermally (through the skin) combine to make a large dose. I studied the effects of low doses of BPA during fetal development and found that these low levels of exposure increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, behavioral problems and cancer,” emphasizes Professor Ana Soto, an immunologist quoted by CNN.
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In light of these findings, a spokesman for the American health organization recommends limiting time in sportswear and changing clothes after exercise.
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