After recently learning that commonly used Bisphenol A alternative Bisphenol S (BPS) is linked to damaged egg cells, it should come as little surprise that six additional substitutes have been found to mimic hormones found in breast cancer cells and promote breast cancer cell growth. In fact, the actions of three of those tested (Bisphenol AF, Bisphenol B, and Bisphenol Z) are even more potent than BPA.

The study tested the actions of these chemicals in three different human breast cancer cell lines, two of which only grow in the presence of estrogen or an estrogen-mimicking chemical.

With little toxicology testing and an ever-growing list of alternative chemicals in use, these findings further emphasize the fact that the “BPA-free” label — found on products such as baby toys, water bottles, and cooking utensils — may not be as reassuring as previously hoped.

Source: Environmental Health News]