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Microplastics Ubiquitous in Humans
- Microplastics are found widespread inside the human body, including brain, bloodstream, and vital organs.
- Recent studies even detected microplastics in reproductive fluids, raising health concerns.
Microplastics in the Human Body Are Real but Health Risks Remain Uncertain
Microplastics and nanoplastics are tiny plastic particles found everywhere, including inside the human body — in the brain, bloodstream, and organs. These particles enter the body mainly through inhalation and ingestion.
Research shows smaller particles are likelier to cause toxicity, potentially leading to inflammation and oxidative stress. However, current detection methods can be unreliable, sometimes confusing microplastics with biological materials.
While studies suggest possible links between microplastics and diseases like stroke, the science is still evolving, and clear causal links have not been established.
Experts emphasize minimizing anxiety around microplastic contamination until more definitive evidence emerges, and recommend practical steps such as avoiding heating plastics and reducing exposure to microplastic sources like traffic pollution and synthetic clothing.
Microplastics Entry and Accumulation
- Microplastics enter the body mainly through ingestion and inhalation and accumulate without a single dominant organ.
- The liver might accumulate some due to its role in filtering blood, but evidence for brain accumulation is still uncertain.