Microplastics have detrimental health effects. Tests done on cells from humans and mice showed that tiny pieces of plastic, called microplastics, can make you sick. They can cause your body to get inflamed, create too many harmful chemicals called reactive oxygen species, mess up how your body breaks down fats, and even hurt the good bacteria in your gut. They can also damage your brain and nervous system. The Dutch Study found microplastics in 77% of people’s blood samples.
Research Used:
National Institutes of Health
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