"The Health Risks of Ingesting Microplastics: What You Need to Know"
TL;DR
A study has found that the average person ingests about 5 grams of plastic every week, equivalent to the size of a credit card, mainly through food and water. This alarming level of plastic consumption raises concerns about the potential health effects of microplastics in the human body and highlights the urgent need to address plastic pollution in the environment.
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- We are ingesting an average of 5 grams of plastic every week, the equivalent of a credit card, Daily Kos
- A new study has linked microplastics to heart attacks and strokes. Here's what we know Science News Magazine
- What's lurking in your body? Mayo probes health risks of tiny plastic particles The Seattle Times
- Dr. Oz says ... reduce your exposure to microplastics NJ.com
- How to limit your exposure to microplastic in drinking water The Post and Courier
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