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Microplastics: How Worried Should You Be?

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Beware of Toxic Replacements

Many BPA alternatives in consumer products do not enhance safety and may exhibit toxicity effects similar to BPA. Research suggests a correlation between high levels of certain plastic chemicals and issues such as infertility and early puberty, although findings are inconsistent across all studies. Animal studies have indicated a biological mechanism that may underlie these health impacts, emphasizing the importance of scrutinizing the safety of plastic additives.

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