US EditionStudy Finds Tiny Plastic Particles in Food Can Damage Our Liver
- A 2025 animal study led by researchers affiliated with a California research institution found that consuming tiny plastic particles in food may disrupt liver function and impair glucose metabolism.
- The study gave 12-week-old male mice polystyrene nanoparticles orally at doses reflecting estimated human exposure to microplastics found in food and drink.
- Mice consuming polystyrene nanoparticles developed systemic glucose intolerance, increased gut permeability, elevated endotoxin, and higher alanine aminotransferase levels indicating liver injury.
- Study leader Amy Parkhurst noted that the results support previous animal research and emphasized the need for additional investigations to guide regulations concerning micro- and nanoplastic exposure.
- The results raise concerns about micro- and nano-plastic health risks through oral ingestion and highlight the need for more research and stronger pollution controls.
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Plastic particles found in food could harm the body
Results from a new animal study suggest that microscopic plastic particles found in food and beverages may affect glucose metabolism and harm organs such as the liver. The findings raise concerns about potential health risks in people and point to the need for more research.
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New study: Plastic found in everyday tea bags
For something as simple and soothing as tea, you probably don’t expect anything other than plastic. However, a new European study has just revealed something that is turning stomachs: everyday tea bags release millions, and possibly billions, of plastic particles into your cup. This study has sparked online debate not just on what’s floating in our tea, but what this could mean for your health. Source
Why should you stop using tea bags? This is what you should know about their effects on your health and the environment, according to experts.
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