Along with the physical affects BPA has been found to have on the human body, a recent study has discovered that it can also make you fat. The substance has been found to provide chemical calories. Once absorbed into the body, these chemicals affect the glands and hormones that regulate a lot of bodily functions.

We've highlighted in our blog previously just how these chemicals can create problems in both adults and children but this recent test, found that mice exposed to BPA became obese.