Microplastic particles are pervasive in our environment, infiltrating water, food, and even the air we breathe, eventually making their way into various tissues of the body, including the kidney, liver, and brain. Recent research from the University of New Mexico highlights the significant impact of microplastics on digestive pathways, with findings suggesting these particles can cross the gut barrier and affect metabolic pathways in tissues. Associate Professor Eliseo Castillo leads the microplastic research at UNM, emphasizing the widespread presence of microplastics in oceans, animals, plants, tap water, and bottled water, with humans ingesting an average of 5 grams per week. Studies on laboratory animals exposed to microplastics reveal changes in metabolic pathways and immune responses, raising concerns about the potential exacerbation of underlying health conditions. Future research aims to explore the role of diet in microplastic uptake and its effects on gut microbiota, with the overarching goal of understanding and mitigating the health impacts of microplastic exposure.
Microplastics Move From the Gut to Other Organs
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