the chemical bisphenol S (BPS) Exposure May Induce Formation Of Human Fat Cells, Researchers Say.

reports that in a study published online March 22 in the Endocrine Society’s journal Endocrinology, a research team from Health Canada “has found another health concern associated with” the chemical bisphenol S (BPS). BPS appears to trigger “the formation of fat cells.” Previous research has already implicated BPS, which is often used as a substitute to bisphenol A (BPA) in the making of plastic products, in causing “much of the same adverse health effects as” BPA, such as “reproductive health issues and cancer.” Study senior author Ella Atlas, PhD, said in a press release, “Our research indicates BPS and BPA have comparable effects on fat cells and their metabolism.” She added, “The study is the first to show that BPS exposure can induce the formation of human fat cells.” http://www.medicaldaily.com/bps-bpa-substitute-obesity-diabetes-link-379311