- A 50% increase in nanoplastic levels has been observed in brain matter over eight years.
- A recent study links BPA exposure to autism.
- An Australian study shows a direct link from BPA to fertility issues.
- An increase in early-onset cancer has been observed in young adults, with cancer rates increasing by 27% between 1990 and 2019.
- Another study found microplastics in over 50% of arterial plaque, increasing cardiovascular risk.
- Billions of people are ingesting nanoplastics through water, air, and food.
- Boiling water reduces nanoplastic contamination.
- Cancer rates in individuals born after 1965 are rising, linked to accumulated plastic exposure.
- Cardiovascular events and stroke have been linked to nanoplastics in arteries.
- Changes in intestinal cells triggered by nanoplastics may lead to cancer.
- Children’s fecal matter contains 10x more nanoplastics than that of adults.
- Current scientific evidence does not demonstrate that nanoplastics detected in food pose a risk to human health, according to the FDA.
- Exposure to nanoplastics during pregnancy can lead to fetal malformations in organs like the heart and liver.
- Fetal brain, heart, liver, and kidneys can absorb nanoplastics from the pregnant mother.
- Food high in antioxidants can help reduce plastic buildup in the body.
- Fruits and vegetables absorb nanoplastics through their roots.
- Gender confusion in fetuses can be linked to hormonal disruptions caused by nanoplastics.
- Harmful plastic particulates are passed on during cell division, affecting future generations.
- Heart attacks, stroke, and cancer may be linked to plastic buildup in the body.
- High levels of plastic particulates were found in bottled water, with 240,000 particles per liter.
- Hormonal disruptions caused by nanoplastics can lead to weight gain and fertility issues.
- Ingesting plastics from takeout containers, coffee pods, and synthetic clothing contributes to health risks.
- Ingesting plastic fibers from synthetic clothing like polyester, nylon, and acrylic poses health risks.
- It’s believed that plastics are driving the increase in early-onset cancer.
- Many researchers recommend increasing organic food consumption to counteract plastic exposure.
- Medical research is rapidly uncovering the health impacts of nanoplastics in the human body.
- Microplastic exposure may contribute to strokes and heart attacks in adults.
- Microplastic particles have been found flowing through human blood.
- Nanoplastics are now detectable in the human brain, possibly contributing to neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Nanoplastics can move from the gut to other organs, like the liver and lungs.
- Nanoplastics cause inflammation in the enteric nervous system, affecting digestion.
- Nanoplastics have been linked to Parkinson’s disease.
- Nanoplastics may contribute to aggressive, fast-spreading cancers.
- Non-stick pans, plastic cutting boards, and utensils used in cooking can contribute to plastic ingestion.
- Opening soda bottles releases more plastic particles into drinks.
- Plastic chemicals can cause gender confusion in fetuses due to hormonal disruption.
- Plastic fibers from synthetic clothing and carpeting are ingested through air particulates.
- Plastic food containers and toys contribute significantly to plastic ingestion.
- Plastic in arterial plaque has been linked to a five-fold increase in death, heart attack, and stroke risk.
- Plastic is being found in human arteries, causing increased stroke and death risks.
- Plastic in the blood is now detectable via medical tests.
- Plastic leaches into the body through hot beverage containers, food packaging, and bottled water.
- Plastic products left in hot cars emit thousands of toxic gasses and chemicals.
- Plastic toys can release toxic chemicals into the body.
- Plastics contain over 10,000 different chemical compounds, many of which are harmful.
- Plastics are likely contributing to fast-spreading cancers in young adults.
- Polystyrene particles are released into liquids from paper coffee cups.
- Replicating studies is essential to confirm the validity of nanoplastics research.
- Researchers believe that the human body absorbs nanoplastics through food, air, and water.
- Repeated exposure to microplastics can cause malformations in fetal development.
- Rising temperatures may increase plastic exposure through heated food and beverage containers.
- Synthetic rubber from car tires contributes to air particulate pollution.
- Tap water and bottled water contain plastic particles that accumulate in the human body.
- The average paper coffee cup releases millions of plastic particles into warm liquids.
- An average of 240,000 nanoplastic particulates are released in one liter of bottled water.
- The impact of nanoplastics on our bodies could be the defining health crisis of our generation.
- The Lancet study highlights environmental chemicals in plastics as a cause of cancer in young adults.
- The majority of plastics in the body are absorbed from food and beverages.
- The more processed your food, the more likely you are to ingest plastic particulates.
- The Swiss government was ruled against for failing to protect citizens from the health effects of climate change, including plastic exposure.
- There is increasing evidence that plastic exposure is linked to neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
- There is no moral defense for the plastics industry as evidence of harm to human health mounts.
- Trees can absorb nanoplastics through their roots, spreading plastic into fruits and vegetables.
- Ultra processed foods and sugary drinks can exacerbate the harmful effects of plastic exposure.
- We are all inhaling and ingesting nanoplastics daily.
- We are ingesting plastic particulates from synthetic carpets, toys, and packaging.
- We are likely ingesting more nanoplastics than we realize through water, food, and air.
- We need to prioritize research that examines plastic’s impact on human health.
- We rarely hear about plastic as a contributor to early-onset cancer in media discussions.
- When plastics break down, toxic chemicals are released that accumulate in the body over time.
