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Can Plastic Damage Your Baby’s Brain?
Can Plastic Damage Your Baby’s Brain?
Emerging science indicates that infant brain development is negatively affected by exposure to bisphenol A, or BPA, a chemical widely used in plastic food containers, in the plastic lining of metal food cans, and even in the paper used for cash register receipts. Europe and Canada have already banned BPA for use in making baby bottles. In the U.S., the FDA is expected to rule by March 31, 2012, on a petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council to ban BPA from all food containers. Read the Post →
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Impact of Early-Life Bisphenol A Exposure on Behavior and Executive Function in Children
Impact of Early-Life Bisphenol A Exposure on Behavior and Executive Function in Children
Emerging science indicates that exposure to BPA-- bisphenol A, a chemical widely used in plastics--interferes with brain development. Used to mold plastics, it is found in food containers, in the lining of metal food cans, and the treated paper used for cash register receipts. Read the abstract →
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Bisphenol A Interferes with Synaptic Remodeling
Bisphenol A Interferes with Synaptic Remodeling
Emerging science indicates that exposure to BPA-- bisphenol A, a chemical widely used in plastics--interferes with brain development. Used to mold plastics, it is found in food containers, in the lining of metal food cans, and the treated paper used for cash register receipts. Read the abstract →
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Zinc
Zinc
Recently, zinc was found to play a key role in the development of new brain cells, and can even boost the efficacy of anti-depressant medications. More About Zinc →
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Iodine
Iodine
Iodine is needed for your thyroid gland to make thyroid hormone, a key regulator of your body’s metabolism and needed for proper growth and brain development. Iodine deficiency is recognized as the most common cause of preventable brain damage in the world. More About Iodine →
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CLA — Conjugated linoleic acid
CLA — Conjugated linoleic acid
This fat can help prevent cancer, promote muscle growth, and prevent abdominal fat deposits. More About CLA — Conjugated linoleic acid →
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DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid
DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid
DHA creates hormones called neuroprotectins and resolvins that combat inflammation in the brain, and is linked to better memory as you age. More About DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid →
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Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12
You need B12 to make neurotransmitters (hormones) that are key to mood and memory. It also is vital for proper cellular metabolism, DNA synthesis, and the regulation of fatty acids. More About Vitamin B12 →