BPA & bph

Dr. Eugene Shippen, MD has long expressed concern about the effects of Estrogenic compounds on the prostate. In light of Japan and Canada both having taken regulatory stances on BPA, here are some links of possible interest. Arranged in chronological sequence:

Sorry guys, just checked the post and found that a Medscape membership (free) is needed to access the pages from these links. If you don't have/want a membership, Google for the article number and you can connect to the page or to the supporting paper.

2004: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/484739

2006: Bisphenol-A | Japanese Government Study Says Bisphenol A Not A Health Risk

2008: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/583689

2010: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/725756

Wiki: Bisphenol A - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Note the flavour changing from "there's no cause for concern" to an air of "suspicion."

It might be worthwhile to change out that water bottle on your bike or in your golf bag.