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Canned food may be hazardous to health
23-Nov 11:21 a.m. | BBC
Scientists find link between the consumption of canned soup and a dramatic increase in the body concentrations of bisphenol A, a toxic substance harmful to health
Canned soup | BBC
U.S. scientists found a link between the consumption of canned soup and an increase in the concentrations of a toxic compound known to be harmful to health. The researchers from the School of Public Health, Harvard University, found that volunteers who ate canned soup for five days showed an increase of more than 1.000% in the concentrations of bisphenol A (BPA) in urine. When the same individuals ate a natural soup for another five days the substance was not found. As noted by the scientists in the Journal of the Medical Association (JAMA) (Journal of the American Medical Association), this is the first time that a study can quantify levels of BPA in humans after ingestion of canned goods. Bisphenol A, used in the production of plastics and resins, as has previously been linked to adverse health effects. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of USA published a report in 2010 in which he expressed concern about the effects of BPA exposure fetuses, infants and young children. That same year, Canada was the first country to declare BPA a toxic substance, together with part of the European Union banned the product in the production of bottles. BPA resins, however, continue used in other products, including the lining of metal cans for food containers and beverage bottles made of polycarbonate plastic and dental sealants. "He knew that many cans of food on their inner lining containing materials containing bisphenol A," explains BBC World Dr. Miguel Porta Serra, public health professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and author of "Our internal contamination. CTP concentrations in the Spanish population. " "But is not the same knowing what the tin has what it takes to person." "And this study is very interesting and relevant because it measures the effect under controlled conditions that this substance has urine, "he adds. Evidence "worrying" Harvard research involving 75 volunteers who underwent urine tests after consumption of canned soup for five days. There was an increase of 1,221% of BPA, compared with the levels of same individuals after eating natural soup for five days. Past studies in the laboratory and in animals have shown that BPA is an endocrine disruptor, a compound that can alter the functioning of the hormonal system. It has also been linked to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity in humans. "There have been experiments with mice that were administered bisphenol A and gain weight," said Dr. Miguel Porta. "And we have seen that the performance of glucose in these animals is totally altered." According to the expert, but the concentration levels in urine were found in the Harvard study are relevant, there is not enough studies to show what is the level that can be toxic in humans. But these results, says expert, are relevant, given the amount of BPA is produced in the world. It is estimated that annual global production is about two million tons. And according to the expert, not ruling out the possibility that this compound is a factor is contributing to obesity and diabetes epidemic sweeping the world. "Bisphenol A is one of the chemicals that are produced on a larger scale throughout the world. So it's not a byproduct or irrelevant, or a product that has been banned long ago, "said Dr. Porta. "There are few studies on the harmful effects of bisphenol A in humans, but the results of laboratory and animal are extremely worrying" said. "Something has to be behind the rise in obesity and diabetes in the world, and there is much evidence showing that bisphenol A may be what we call obesogenic, ie it could cause obesity and diabetes." "And this is extremely worrying, "adds the expert. Harvard scientists recommend the industry to consider eliminating BPA from canned products. And now expect to conduct more studies to see if the concentrations of BPA in the urine are temporary and quantify the time remain in the body.
Spanish to English translation
Canned food may be hazardous to health
23-Nov 11:21 a.m. | BBC
Scientists find link between the consumption of canned soup and a dramatic increase in the body concentrations of bisphenol A, a toxic substance harmful to health
Canned soup | BBC
U.S. scientists found a link between the consumption of canned soup and an increase in the concentrations of a toxic compound known to be harmful to health. The researchers from the School of Public Health, Harvard University, found that volunteers who ate canned soup for five days showed an increase of more than 1.000% in the concentrations of bisphenol A (BPA) in urine. When the same individuals ate a natural soup for another five days the substance was not found. As noted by the scientists in the Journal of the Medical Association (JAMA) (Journal of the American Medical Association), this is the first time that a study can quantify levels of BPA in humans after ingestion of canned goods. Bisphenol A, used in the production of plastics and resins, as has previously been linked to adverse health effects. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of USA published a report in 2010 in which he expressed concern about the effects of BPA exposure fetuses, infants and young children. That same year, Canada was the first country to declare BPA a toxic substance, together with part of the European Union banned the product in the production of bottles. BPA resins, however, continue used in other products, including the lining of metal cans for food containers and beverage bottles made of polycarbonate plastic and dental sealants. "He knew that many cans of food on their inner lining containing materials containing bisphenol A," explains BBC World Dr. Miguel Porta Serra, public health professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and author of "Our internal contamination. CTP concentrations in the Spanish population. " "But is not the same knowing what the tin has what it takes to person." "And this study is very interesting and relevant because it measures the effect under controlled conditions that this substance has urine, "he adds. Evidence "worrying" Harvard research involving 75 volunteers who underwent urine tests after consumption of canned soup for five days. There was an increase of 1,221% of BPA, compared with the levels of same individuals after eating natural soup for five days. Past studies in the laboratory and in animals have shown that BPA is an endocrine disruptor, a compound that can alter the functioning of the hormonal system. It has also been linked to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity in humans. "There have been experiments with mice that were administered bisphenol A and gain weight," said Dr. Miguel Porta. "And we have seen that the performance of glucose in these animals is totally altered." According to the expert, but the concentration levels in urine were found in the Harvard study are relevant, there is not enough studies to show what is the level that can be toxic in humans. But these results, says expert, are relevant, given the amount of BPA is produced in the world. It is estimated that annual global production is about two million tons. And according to the expert, not ruling out the possibility that this compound is a factor is contributing to obesity and diabetes epidemic sweeping the world. "Bisphenol A is one of the chemicals that are produced on a larger scale throughout the world. So it's not a byproduct or irrelevant, or a product that has been banned long ago, "said Dr. Porta. "There are few studies on the harmful effects of bisphenol A in humans, but the results of laboratory and animal are extremely worrying" said. "Something has to be behind the rise in obesity and diabetes in the world, and there is much evidence showing that bisphenol A may be what we call obesogenic, ie it could cause obesity and diabetes." "And this is extremely worrying, "adds the expert. Harvard scientists recommend the industry to consider eliminating BPA from canned products. And now expect to conduct more studies to see if the concentrations of BPA in the urine are temporary and quantify the time remain in the body.