An insight into bisphenol A, food exposure and its adverse effects on health: A review

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a synthetic chemical widely employed to synthesize epoxy resins, polymer materials, and polycarbonate plastics. BPA is abundant in the environment, i.e., in food containers, water bottles, thermal papers, toys, medical devices, etc., and is incorporated into soil/water through leaching. Being a potent endocrine disrupter, and has the potential to alter several body mechanisms. Studies confirmed its anti-androgen action and estrogen-like effects, which impart many negative health impacts, especially on the immune system, neuroendocrine process, and reproductive mechanism. Moreover, it can also induce mutagenesis and carcinogenesis, as per recent scientific research. This review focuses on…

• NC
  North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

  Awards: NC.X341-5-21-170-1, NC.X337-5-21-170-1
• FU
  Foshan University

  Award: 2022B1212010015
• NI
  National Institute of Food and Agriculture

  Awards: NC.X337-5-21-170-1, NC.X341-5-21-170-1, NC.X337-5-21-170-1 and NC.X341-5-21-170-1