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This Tiny Plastic Cup Is Sabotaging Your Body in More Ways Than You Know You’ve poured your morning coffee into a smooth, disposable plastic cup—quick, convenient, seemingly harmless. But behind that tiny vessel lies a silent saboteur. These everyday plastic cups, often dismissed as a simple waste of convenience, may be quietly harming your health in multiple, unexpected ways. From chemical leaching to gut disruption and environmental backlash, this small cup deserves closer scrutiny. ### The Hidden Dangers of Plastic Cup Chemicals Most plastic beverage cups—especially those used for coffee, soft drinks, or bottled beverages—are made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polystyrene. While PET is often labeled as recyclable and “BPA-free,” it still carries potential risks. Even BPA-free plastics can contain bisphenol S (BPS) and bisphenol F (BPF), hormone-mimicking chemicals that leach into liquids, especially under heat, pressure, or when used repeatedly.