{"id":18387,"date":"2025-06-03T21:21:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T21:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/?p=18387"},"modified":"2025-06-03T21:21:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T21:21:37","slug":"microplastics-are-in-your-body-heres-what-science-says-you-can-do-about-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/06\/03\/microplastics-are-in-your-body-heres-what-science-says-you-can-do-about-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Microplastics Are in Your Body\u2014Here\u2019s What Science Says You Can Do About It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ai-optimize-6 ai-optimize-introduction\"><em><strong>Watan<\/strong><\/em>-Humans ingest an average of 50 plastic bags worth of microplastics each year, according to Health Magazine. While it\u2019s nearly impossible to eliminate exposure, researchers are beginning to explore how these tiny particles affect our bodies\u2014and what we can do to minimize the damage.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-8\" data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1036\">Can You Remove Microplastics from the Body?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-9\" data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1434\">Although avoiding microplastics is extremely difficult, especially since they are found in air, food, and water, scientists have found that a portion of these particles can leave the body, especially larger ones that pass through the colon. Chemicals attached to microplastics also tend not to stay long in the bloodstream, meaning reduced exposure can lead to lower levels over time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-10\" data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1603\">Still, some particles\u2014particularly nanoplastics\u2014can be absorbed into cells, form protein shells, and travel throughout the body, potentially reaching vital organs.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16746\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16746\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16746 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sans-titre899-1024x670.jpg\" alt=\"phthalates heart disease\" width=\"1024\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sans-titre899-1024x670.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sans-titre899-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sans-titre899-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sans-titre899.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16746\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A global study links synthetic chemicals called phthalates\u2014found in plastics, cosmetics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-11\" data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1651\">How Microplastics Affect Human Health<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-12\" data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1935\">Dr. Matthew Campen, a toxicology professor at the University of New Mexico, explains that although definitive answers take time\u2014just like with asbestos or cigarette smoke\u2014studies already show links between microplastics and negative health outcomes in both animals and humans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-13\" data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2169\">Researchers have found plastic particles in nearly every part of the body. The concern isn\u2019t just the plastic itself, but also the chemicals they carry, including phthalates and BPA, which are measurable in human tissue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-14\" data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2385\">According to Dr. Tracey Woodruff from the University of California, San Francisco, at least 4,200 out of 16,000 chemicals used in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/04\/30\/plastic-chemicals-may-be-linked-to-10-of-global-heart-disease-deaths-study-finds\/\">plastic<\/a> production are of significant concern to human and environmental health<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-15\" data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2437\">Health Risks from Microplastic Exposure<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2823\">\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-16\" data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2549\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-17\" data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2549\">Chronic inflammation, potentially leading to over 100 diseases including Alzheimer\u2019s and cancer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-18\" data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2619\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-19\" data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2619\">Hormonal disruption, affecting sleep, appetite, and fertility<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-20\" data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2686\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-21\" data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2686\">Gut microbiome imbalance, impacting digestion and immunity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-22\" data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2823\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-23\" data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2823\">Increased risk of heart attack or stroke (found to be 5 times higher in people with more micro- or nanoplastics in artery plaques)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-24\" data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2875\">Can Diet Help Fight Microplastic Effects?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-25\" data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2973\">While no specific cure exists, dietary strategies show promise in mitigating the damage:<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"ai-optimize-26\" data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"2999\">1. Antioxidants<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-27\" data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3338\">A 2024 study by Dr. Iman Zarai and team found that anthocyanins\u2014plant compounds in purple and blue foods like berries and grapes\u2014may counteract hormone disruption, sperm damage, and other fertility issues caused by microplastics. They\u2019re also linked to blood sugar regulation, heart health, and Alzheimer\u2019s prevention.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15149\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15149\" style=\"width: 981px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15149 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/789777777.jpg\" alt=\"A groundbreaking UCLA study shows that chewing gum releases hundreds to thousands of microplastic particles into saliva,\" width=\"981\" height=\"824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/789777777.jpg 981w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/789777777-300x252.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/789777777-768x645.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 981px) 100vw, 981px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15149\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">New research finds that both synthetic and natural chewing gums can release up to 3,000 microplastic particles per piece<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"ai-optimize-28\" data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3386\">2. Healthy Eating &amp; Weight Management<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-29\" data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3661\">A strong immune system is better equipped to manage toxin exposure. Maintaining a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, and avoiding obesity are essential. Dr. Woodruff notes that good nutrition can build resistance to the harmful effects of plastic particles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-30\" data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3983\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><br data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"3686\" \/>Microplastics are unavoidable\u2014but their impact may be reduced through informed choices, such as minimizing exposure, eating antioxidant-rich foods, and supporting gut and immune health. Research is ongoing, but these proactive steps offer a foundation for resilience in a plastic-filled world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watan-Humans ingest an average of 50 plastic bags worth of microplastics each year, according to Health Magazine. While it\u2019s nearly impossible to eliminate exposure, researchers are beginning to explore how these tiny particles affect our bodies\u2014and what we can do to minimize the damage. Can You Remove Microplastics from the Body? 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