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My 14 yr o son developed a habit of chewing on plastic bottle caps and the plastic ring of ther bbottle. health effects, chemicals or reason for urge?
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Toxins are in: Plastic. Don't panic but try to get him to switch to something else, e.g., gum, mints, etc. Never microwave food w/saran wrap. It releases the toxins. Please don't drink bottles of water that have been sitting around. The toxins eventually migrate to the water. Peace and good health.
Answered 1/14/2021
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