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947 - The Truth About Microplastics and Health with Dr. Ian Mudway

Dec 30, 2024

In a riveting discussion, Dr. Ian Mudway, an environment and health expert, reveals the hidden dangers of microplastics in our daily lives. He explains how microplastics enter our bodies and their potential effects on male fertility and hormones. The conversation also delves into the alarming presence of microplastics in our food supply and the effectiveness of organic options. Dr. Mudway offers practical tips for reducing exposure, emphasizing the importance of clean air and conscious consumer choices to safeguard health.

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Microplastics enter the food chain primarily through filtering organisms, which raises the need for careful research on their health implications.

Misleading claims about human plastic consumption can distort public perception, detracting from nuanced discussions on microplastics and potential health risks.

Practical steps, such as reducing single-use plastics and supporting legislation, can help lower plastic pollution and its possible health effects.

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Understanding Microplastics

Microplastics are small fragments of plastic that have emerged as an environmental concern over the past few decades. They become part of the ecosystem when plastics break down, and they can waste in landfills or enter the food chain through various pathways. Notably, filtering organisms, such as shellfish, can ingest these particles, which may then accumulate in higher trophic levels, eventually reaching humans. Understanding how microplastics integrate into our food supply illustrates the necessity for careful research as we navigate their potential health implications.

Intro

5min

Microplastics: Health and Environmental Misconceptions

10min

Microplastics and Health: Unraveling the Risks

16min

Understanding Microplastics and Their Impact on Food Safety

2min

Confronting Plastic in Supermarkets

5min

Navigating Indoor Air Quality and Environmental Health

20min

Sustainable Choices: Reducing Footprints

5min

Microplastics and Lung Health: A Complex Debate

9min

I had an eye-opening discussion with environment and health expert, Dr. Ian Mudway about the prevalence and risks of microplastics in our everyday lives. How do we consume microplastics? Are they a danger to our health? How can we lessen the exposure of microplastics? Tune in to answer all these questions and more!

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

05:28 Microplastics & how we consume them

15:27 Do microplastics create health risks?

26:02 Sources of exposure

34:42 Lifestyle habits to lessen microplastics

43:07 Reducing microplastic exposure

59:14 Foods & environmental damage

Featured Studies

📉Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Atheromas and Cardiovascular Events:

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2309822

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947 - The Truth About Microplastics and Health with Dr. Ian Mudway

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