It revealed that microplastics were found in human kidneys, livers, and even brains.
So, us being infected with plastic isnt a new thing.
The paper we first mentioned also disclosed that thebrainhad higher levels of microplastics than any other organ.
Adding insult to injury, these particles has increased by 50% over the past 8 years.
This amount was 10 times greater in the brains of those who suffered fromdementia.
He revealed that the effect microplastics can have on a persons body is not entirely clear yet.
The thing is, microplastics are basically everywhere, yet, their quantity varies from place to place.
For different organisms, it can have different negative health outcomes.
Lets take asbestos, for example.
Some time ago, it was thought that it wasnt biologically reactive, and thus wouldnt cause any problems.
So, a similar thing might be possible with microplastics.
At this point, you might be wondering how they even are getting into our bodies.
Its not like were actually eatingspoonfulsof plastic.
Only we basically dowe just dont realize it.
The byproduct of that refining includes polymers that make up all the plastics in the world.
Then, humans areexposed to these particles throughfoodand drink.
Not to mention drinksespecially those in plastic bottles.
The air isnt that clean either.
Still, that doesnt mean we cant try.
