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According to a University of Cincinnati study, exposure to boiling water caused polycarbonate drinking bottles to release bisphenol A (BPA) up to 55 times more rapidly than exposure to cool or temperate water. While BPA has been proven to cause genetic damage in lab animals, it is not clear if the levels of BPA, which are government regulated, in polycarbonate bottles and other bottles pose a threat to humans. Still, in light of the study, lead researcher Scott M. Belcher, PhD, recommends proceeding with caution. That's especially important as the country shifts toward a more environmentally conscious frame of mind. Reusable, plastic polycarbonate drinking bottles have grown in popularity as the country moves away from disposable plastic bottles. Baby bottles, for example, are made with polycarbonate plastic, emphasizing the need for consumers to proceed with caution when it comes to this controversial material. Many bottle manufacturers are now offering BPA-free bottles. It may be worth tossing old bottles in the trash and purchasing new, safer ones.

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