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Microplastic Toxicity

Microplastics can cause oxidative stress, immune activation, physical tissue disruption, and chemical-vector effects, leading to inflammation, metabolic and reproductive disruption, and cancer-like outcomes.

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Jan 25, 2026
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How do microplastic exposure levels from bottled water compare to those from food and air?

can be a concentrated source of micro- and nanoplastic particles — some studies detect hundreds of thousands of particles per liter and estimate that exclusive bottled-water drinkers may ingest tens o...

Jan 20, 2026

We all have micro plastic inside

Yes—scientific studies routinely detect microplastics in the environment and in human samples, and modeling suggests people ingest and inhale tens of thousands of particles per year; however, the pict...

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