Scientists Are Detecting Microplastics Throughout the Human Body—Should We Be Worried?

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Microplastics Are Entering The Body Through Everyday Exposure

Scientists Now See Microplastics In Vital Organs

Their Small Size Allows Them To Travel Deep Into Tissues

The Body May Respond With Inflammation And Cellular Stress

Some Microplastics Carry Chemicals That May Disrupt Normal Processes

Circulating Microplastics Might Affect Cardiovascular Health

The Immune System May Struggle To Eliminate These Particles

Long-Term Effects Are Still Largely Unknown

Reducing Exposure Is Difficult But Not Impossible

Scientists Are Working Toward Clearer Answers And Better Solutions

The Future Depends On How Quickly Action Is Taken

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It​‍​‌‍​‍‌ has been known to scientists for years that microplastics are coming through our air, water, and food; however, the latest research is revealing something far more disturbing. These particles are increasingly being found in parts of the human body that were previously considered to be sterile, thus demanding a very high priority the issue of the effects of these particles in the long ​‍​‌‍​‍‌run.

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