US EditionStudy Finds Tiny Plastic Particles in Food Can Damage Our Liver
- A new animal study presented May 31-June 3 at the American Society for Nutrition meeting in Orlando found that tiny plastic particles in food can damage the liver.
- The study arose from growing concern about micro- and nanoplastic exposure through oral consumption of particles found in food and drink, mimicking human exposure levels.
- Researchers gave 12-week-old male mice daily oral doses of polystyrene nanoparticles at 60 mg per kilogram, based on human exposure and earlier mouse studies.
- Mice exposed to nanoplastics showed impaired glucose regulation and increased levels of alanine aminotransferase, suggesting liver damage, along with heightened intestinal permeability and raised endotoxin concentrations.
- According to study leader Amy Parkhurst, the results highlight possible health implications and emphasize the need for additional research to guide policies on exposure to micro- and nanoplastics.
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