Doctors warn parents about eating food from plastic containers

Harmful chemicals

These are the chemicals you should beware of:

  • Phtalates: This chemical has been researched a lot and can be harmful in large quantities to the development of the male genitals and can cause obesity and cardiovascular diseases.
  • PFC (Perfluoroalkyl chemicals): These chemicals can affect the thyroid system as well as fertility.
  • Perchlorate: This chemical affects the growth and development of the brain and can cause thyroid problems.
  • Artificial food colouring: A connection between artificial food colouring and ADHD has been found. A lot of parents and doctors notice that children with ADHD experience fewer issues when they ban artificial food colours from their diet.
  • Nitrates/nitrites: Nitrates increase the risk of cancer. They also derail the hormone production because they affect the thyroid, which can cause problems with the delivery of oxygen.

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