Tag Archives: Microplastics

Microplastics Everywhere: Simple Ways to Reduce Your Exposure Daily

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles smaller than 5mm that have invaded our environment, food, and even our bodies. Studies show they’re in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. While research is still uncovering their full health effects, early evidence suggests they may disrupt hormones, cause inflammation, and even… Read More »

Researchers Find Microplastics in Stool Samples

Tests reveal both tap water and bottled water1 contain microplastics, as does your household dust2 and many foods, especially seafood3,4 and sea salt,5 but also any food that has been stored in plastic packaging. The suspicion that we’re consuming our own plastic pollution was recently reconfirmed when researchers reported the discovery of microplastic particles in… Read More »