Spanish researchers have found in a study of 75 drink samples that nearly all contained plasticizers—chemical coatings that give plastics their bendy and soft form—and the more sugar that a beverage, the more plasticizer it had.
Plasticizers are polymer materials added to plastics for desired flexibility and durability, with bisphenol A, also known as BPA, and phthalates being the most commonly used.
They are also used in daily items such as food storage containers, canned foods, and some toiletries.
However, excessive amounts of plasticizer in food can cause serious damage to the liver, kidneys, and reproductive system.
It has also been linked to causing miscarriages, birth deformities, and even cancer….