High levels of BPA—a common plastic chemical—during pregnancy have been linked to autism,

Well SupportedHeat causes leaching of BPA from plastic linings into beverages at higher levels than cold liquids.

Partially SupportedBPA suppresses the aromatase enzyme, leading to anatomical, neurological, and behavioral changes in male mice that mirror aspects of autism spectrum disorder.

Partially SupportedMaternal BPA exposure during pregnancy is associated with behavioral problems such as anxiety, aggression, and impaired social functioning in children, particularly boys.

Partially SupportedBPA acts as a xenoestrogen and is linked to child development issues including neurological, sexual, and behavioral problems.

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