How do the microplastics in our bodies affect our health?
undefined 29, 2025
Microplastics, now found in human blood, bones, brains, and organs, are raising major health concerns. Studies link them to inflammation, cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, and possibly cancer, though direct causation remains unproven. A 2025 human trial tracked plastic absorption from food and drink, while other research found microplastics in arteries and dementia-affected brains. Scientists warn these particles may disrupt cells, carry toxins, or impair treatments, and urge safer plastic use and regulation.
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