Doctors Warn Parents About Eating Food from Plastic Containers

These are the chemicals you should beware of:

Phthalates: This chemical has been researched a lot and can be harmful in large quantities to the development of the male genitals and can cause obesity and cardiovascular diseases.
PFC (Perfluoroalkyl chemicals): These chemicals can affect the thyroid system as well as fertility.
Perchlorate: This chemical affects the growth and development of the brain and can cause thyroid problems.
Artificial food coloring: A connection between artificial food coloring and ADHD has been found. Many parents and doctors notice that children with ADHD experience fewer issues when they ban artificial food colors from their diet.
Nitrates/nitrites: Nitrates increase the risk of cancer. They also disrupt hormone production by affecting the thyroid, which can lead to problems with oxygen delivery.

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