An Unobvious Cause of Heart Function Disruptions Revealed 0 60

Scientists from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have established that increased exposure to plastic compounds, including the widely known bisphenol A (BPA), is associated with changes in the heart's electrical system. This was reported on the university's website.

BPA and other phenols are present in almost all everyday items—from plastic bottles and packaging to cosmetics and receipts. An analysis of data from 600 participants showed that individuals with higher levels of phenols in their bodies more frequently exhibited deviations in heart function according to electrocardiogram data.

Researchers emphasize that such changes are unlikely in healthy individuals; however, in elderly patients or those with a genetic predisposition, exposure to phenols may increase the risk of arrhythmias and other disorders. The next step will be to identify high-risk groups and develop recommendations to reduce contact with these substances in daily life.

Scientists warn that even if phenol concentrations are low, their continuous exposure may have a cumulative effect on the cardiovascular system over time.