We are eating microplastics
Research has found that microplastics are found in the feces of people living in Europe, Russia, and Japan, meaning that humans are ingesting and excreting microplastics.
So, are all of the ingested microplastics excreted? Or do they accumulate in the body?
Also detected in the stomach, intestines, kidneys, and heart
What happens to microplastics that enter the human body?
We now know that the smallest particles can penetrate the intestinal barrier and reach the bloodstream, where they then circulate throughout the body.
Microplastics have been found in the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and heart of rats , as well as in mouse fetuses and fish brains .
Can microplastics make you sick?
Microplastics found in the North and Baltic Seas have been found to carry cholera bacteria , meaning that microorganisms that are pathogens for humans are attached to their surfaces .
If pathogens are attached to microplastics, could plastic waste spread disease around the world?
It's a scary thing, but it's not impossible.
Plastic does not decompose naturally. It can travel long distances in the ocean. We are at risk of suffering health damage from plastic waste not only in Japan but all over the world.
Do microplastics cause wrinkles?
I'm concerned about the impact on beauty as well as health.
Research has shown that people exposed to microplastics are more susceptible to oxidative stress , which can lead to wrinkles and gray hair, and may also cause DNA damage and inflammation .
Microplastics don't just come from plastic waste.
Many cosmetic products use a lot of plastic that is made in micro sizes to begin with.
Not just as a container, but as an ingredient as well .
Cheap to make and extremely stable
Plastic is cheap to produce in large quantities, and it tends to be more stable than naturally occurring compounds.
But there are concerns and many questions yet to be answered.
In order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, we want to choose alternatives to plastic wherever possible.
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