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Dangers of
Bottled Water
Bottled Water Contaminants (PDF)
FDA BEVERAGE STUDY (PDF)
Many people buy bottled water, especially
when the weather is heating up, it is important to have water. With
reports that refilling/reusing the same bottle repeatedly, if not washed
properly, can make you sick. Leading people to buy a new bottled water
every time instead, thinking that they are doing something good for
their bodies.
Researchers have now examined the plastic the holds the water, and the
have found some chemicals certain types of plastic contain, like
phthalates and bisphenol A, may seep into the water. These toxins can
disrupt the endocrine system, messing with your hormone balance. This
can cause fatigue and even weight gain. Defeating the purpose of your
workout/playing outside/ etc... heck it defeats the whole idea of
drinking water to be healthy.
You can avoid a toxin overdose, a good place to start in by educate
yourself on the plastic holding your water. You can find out what kind
of plastic the bottle is by looking at the bottom of your bottle, there
should be a resin code. This tells you what kind it is.
Here is a quick rundown on the most commonly
used and safest kind of plastics.
PET (or PETE) 1: Polyethylene terephthalate, Is the kind of plastic that
is most likely what your clear single-serve water bottle is made of. It
has been deemed safe for one-time use, but refilling may increase risk
of chemicals leaching out into the water. Not recommended for
re-use/re-filling.
HDPE 2: High-density polyethylene, this plastic is commonly used for
gallon jugs, and has not been linked to any leaching.
PP5: Polypropylene, is a plastic that is easily molded. Meaning it is
made with fewer chemicals than other plastics, and has not been linked
to leaching.
Plastics you should avoid:
#3 polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), it has endocrine disruptors and probable
human carcinogens.
#6 polystyrene (PS) can leach styrene into food and water.
#7 polycarbonate, contains a bisphenol-A (a hormone disruptor). However,
it is used in most baby bottles, five-gallon water jugs and reusable
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