Biomagnifacation is the concentration of toxins in an organism as a result of other plants or animals ingesting it which makes the toxins more widely disbursed. Once a toxin is in an organism, whatever eats said organism will have the toxin in it too. This is how it travels up the food chain and becomes more disbursed. There are so many different toxins in our ecosystems, causing things like a decrease in population. One of these toxins is BPA. BPA is an organic, synthetic compound that is used to harden plastics. It is also known as Bisphenol A. It is found in water bottles, dentist equipment, and lots of products for children and babies, like baby formula and sippie cups. We aren't entirely sure what BPA does to us, but based on some animal studies, it could affect young children's brains and behaviors. To get BPA out of your body, just exercise. The less fat you have, the less likely it would be for BPA to stick around. BPA will leave your system after just a few hours of being ingested, but some will stay in your fat tissue, which makes it harder for you to lose weight.
"The Facts About Bisphenol A, BPA." WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 01 Oct. 2015.
"How to Get Bisphenol A (BPA) Out of Your Body? Hit The Gym!" Essentia. N.p., 26 Aug. 2010. Web. 01 Oct. 2015.
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