In the last six months, CEH tested sports bras from major brands like Athleta, PINK, Brooks, Nike, and more.
,"shows the clothing could expose individuals to up to 22 times the safe limit of the chemical bisphenol A , according to California law." In addition, CEH found similar levels of BPA in athletic shirts from brands like Brooks, Mizuno, Athleta, New Balance, Reebok, and The North Face., CEH said they've reached out to 8 brands of sports bras and 6 brands of athletic shirts regarding their findings, noting they have 60 days to work with CEH before the organization files a complaint.
"The problem with BPA is it can mimic hormones like estrogen and block other hormone receptors, altering the concentration of hormones in our bodies, and resulting in negative health effects,"She continues,"Even low levels of exposure during pregnancy have been associated with a variety of health problems in offspring. These problems include abnormal development of the mammary glands and ovaries that can increase the likelihood of developing breast or ovarian cancer later in life.
In addition to reproductive issues, studies on higher BPA exposure levels have also been associated with
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