Are you using a healthy water bottle?
A new report is now saying that plastic bottles labeled “BPA-free” may not be any safer. Scientists previously linked Bisphenol A (BPA) to early puberty and certain cancers in animal studies, and now they’re questioning the safety of similar chemicals.
According to a UCLA study published in the latest issue of the journal Endocrinology, Bisphenol S (BPS), a BPA alternative commonly used in plastic bottles, “speeds up embryonic development and disrupts the reproductive system.”
Researchers used zebrafish embryos (their transparent nature makes it easier to observe cell growth) and found that exposure to low levels of BPA and BPS sped up embryo development, resulting in “the fish equivalent of premature birth,” said Wayne.
Both BPA and BPS work partly through an estrogen system and partly through a thyroid hormone system, researchers found. BPA has been thought to mimic the effects of estrogen; this new research reveals that it also acts like the thyroid hormone.
“Because of thyroid hormone’s important influence on brain development during gestation, our work holds important implications for general embryonic and fetal development, including in humans,” said Wayne.
Experts believe endocrine-disrupting chemicals like BPA and BPS may the cause behind a recent rise in premature human births and early onset of puberty in the U.S.
So which water bottle is safe for us?
Go Glass!
Glass bottle would not leach unwanted chemicals into the water
Glass is the only packaging material generally regarded as safe by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
Glass is made from all-natural, sustainable raw materials, is 100% recyclable, and can be recycled endlessly
Glass bottle offers healthy everyday hydration and pure taste!
The following list is some example products from Amazon. Please click the item to see more details.
They are all 4stars above glass water bottles with reasonable prices and will be shipped to NZ.
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Healthy Water Bottle: Glass
Ello Pure BPA-Free Glass Water Bottle 590ml BPA-Free 
$9.99
Leak-proof
Non-slip silicone sleeve offers secure grip and helps protect against breakage
Reusable glass bottle: BPA, phthalates, PVC, lead and cadmium free
Twist off lid has a convenient carry loop
14 colors to choose from
Leak-proof
Non-slip silicone sleeve offers secure grip and helps protect against breakage
Reusable glass bottle : BPA, phthalates, PVC, lead and cadmium free
One-handed push button lid has a convenient carry loop
7 colors to choose from
Leak-proof
Non-slip silicone sleeve offers secure grip and helps protect against breakage
Made completely of glass, steel and food-grade silicone; BPA-free
Removable stainless steel carrying loop
3 colors to choose from
4. Lifefactory 650ml Beverage Bottle $20.79
Leak-proof
Medical-grade silicone flip top seal for controlled flow; polypropylene cap with pivoting handle
Non-slip silicone sleeve offers secure grip and helps protect against breakage
Reusable glass bottle: BPA/BPS-free with no phthalates, PVC, or polycarbonates
Dishwasher safe (bottle and sleeve go in dishwasher together); place cap and straw on top-rack
15 colors to choose from
Leak-proof
Non-slip silicone sleeve offers secure grip and helps protect against breakage
Reusable glass bottle : FDA Approved and has no BPA BPS, BPF or PVC
Dishwasher safe bottle, simply remove the cap & sleeve to wash
Help Save Our Planet – 1% of all Kanrel bottle sales go to nonprofit partners, saving land, forests, rivers & oceans
2 colors to choose from
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