"Effective Removal of Microplastics from Tap Water: Boiling as a Solution"

Boiling tap water could remove up to 90% of microplastics, with the process involving the formation of calcium carbonate crystals around the microplastics that can be filtered out. Microplastics are increasingly found in drinking water and food supplies and have been found to affect the gut microbiome. Chronic exposure to microplastics can lead to various health issues, particularly affecting low-income and Indigenous communities. Maintaining a healthy gut microbiome through pre- and probiotic supplements, fermented foods, fiber-rich foods, omega-3s, polyphenols, and binders may help mitigate the effects of microplastic consumption.