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Whuditdew
02-17-2009, 05:13 PM
Should I really worry about this? I can't find any real information on it besides that it is called xenoestrogen.
whiteman90909
02-17-2009, 05:50 PM
If you're worried buy a filter for your faucet and a bottle. I wouldn't worry about it though.
hellagrant
02-18-2009, 01:32 PM
Huh? I never heard anything about Estrogen in bottled water. Anyways...I am anti-bottle water. No need to produce more plastic when you can buy a water bottle and fill it up with tap water. If you live in an area that doesn't have good tap water than buy those filter like whiteman90909 mentioned.

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Here is a link that shows tap water vs bottle water

http://www.communitywater.com/core/content_tapvsbottled.htm
Holto
02-19-2009, 04:45 PM
You get xenoextrogen from any food or drink that contacts plastic.
Mercuryblade
02-19-2009, 05:47 PM
Should I really worry about this? I can't find any real information on it besides that it is called xenoestrogen.

You'll get some pretty conflicting data on how much of the estrogen analogue diffuses into the water.
I don't use bottled water on the grounds that it's incredibly irresponsible (from an environmental perspective). Get a reusable metal water bottle, and buy a filter for your tap. You'll save a ton of money, and the water doesn't have that slight plasticy taste.