Hi All, I Don't Know If These Dangers Are Over Exaggerated Though It Is A Fact That Hot Plastics Cause Chemicals To Mix With Liquids In Bottles Which Are Cancer Causers. The question is: Are we taking a risk with our health when we do so? It appears that, in certain cases, the answer is yes. There are 3 things you need to know before you refill that plastic bottle of water: 1. Bacteria can thrive in a bottle of water. While a one-time use of a bottle of water (as manufacturers declare it should only be) won't harm you, you're tempting your fate if you decide to drink from it again. Studies have shown that prolonged use of the same plastic bottle causes it to scratch and crack, and it is inside these little scratches and cracks that bacteria can thrive, just on your cutting board. It's also important to remember that the bacteria in the water bottle can get through to your mouth, so if you aren't rinsing your bottle, it acquires many bacteria that live in water, turning your bottle into a real Petri dish. A study performed at the University of Calgary found that water bottles used by elementary school age children over and over again without being cleaned contained a much higher amount of bacteria than should be in our drinking water. One cause for that is that the bottle sat in room temperature most of the day, which is a perfect temperature for bacteria to thrive in. Putting the bottle in the fridge or the freezer will dramatically decrease the number of bacteria in the bottle. Even plastic bottles that are reusable need to be washed with lukewarm water and soap, because they can also accumulate scratches and bacteria, even if they probably accumulate less than a disposable one. As a rule, all plastic bottles are hard to clean without leaving scratches, and if you are using plastic bottles more than once - wash them often. It's better to use plastic bottles designed for reuse 2. Cleaning the bottles can cause a chemical leak Reusable plastic bottles are made of tougher plastic, and are supposed to withstand higher temperatures without a problem. However, there is no safe way to completely remove all the dangers of using a plastic product for a long period of time. The best protection against chemical leaks is to drink your water from glass or stainless steel bottles. Even then, you'll need to wash and dry them properly, otherwise they too will become infested with bacteria. 3. Most of the bacteria in the bottle are found around the opening Bacteria are mostly found near the opening of the bottle because our mouth itself contains bacteria, and also because of the way the cap is screwed on it, creating a perfect place for bacteria to thrive. In a recent study, participants were instructed to drink from the same bottle for a week without washing it. At the end of the week, a small sample was taken from the opening of the bottle. What they found was disconcerting, to say the least. The bacteria found were the same kind that cause food poisoning, and in huge amounts. If the participants in the study had continued to drink from the same bottle, they probably would have developed symptoms of nausea, diarrhea and even vomiting. The only way of preventing this kind of bacteria from flourishing in our bottles is to keep washing them properly. With disposable ones, however, I'd recommend keeping it that way and only use it once. In any case, the cap of your bottle will always carry some bacteria, as it touches your hands as well. You can also drink from the bottle without touching it with your lips, letting the water flow right into your mouth. Stainless steel bottles are preferable to plastic bottles As mentioned, avoid using single-use bottles more than once. Throw them into the recycling bin or repurpose them yourself to something you can use. Even plastic bottles meant to be reused are not recommended and you'd be better off using stainless steel ones. Of course these must be regularly washed with lukewarm water and soap, just any other kitchen tool. Please share this information with as many people as you can. It's very healthy to drink a lot of water, but when it's filled with bacteria, you may do yourself more harm than good.
Just received a message, Recently an Indian tourist to China, ate few Jack-fruit ('fanas') and immediately thereafter consumed Coca Cola. Within short time he collapsed. He was taken to hospital and was declared dead. The Doctor then revealed that After Jackfruit, no aerated drinks should be consumed "as this combination turns into very potent poison, instantly capable of killing a human. Please share with family, and with those whom you care for The Dangers of Drinking From Plastic Bottles
We all use plastic bottles now and again, whether we want to or not. They're simply everywhere - at the shops, in diners, at events and even in our kitchen. We often use the same bottles again and again instead of throwing them into the recycling bin, seeing more value in reusing them.
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