UEG Week 2025: Microplastics Found to Change Gut Microbiome in First Human-Sample Study

Microplastics found to change gut microbiome in first human-sample study

First human study shows microplastics alter gut bacteria in patterns linked to cancer and depression – NaturalNews.com

Microplastics in our food and water are altering human gut bacteria. A new human study found microplastics change gut activity and acidity. These changes mirror bacterial patterns seen in depression and colon cancer. Microplastic exposure is pervasive through ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact. Reducing microplastic exposure is a wise precaution for your health. New research […]

UEG Week 2025: Microplastics found to change gut microbiome in first human-sample study

BERLIN, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New research presented today at UEG Week 2025 shows that microplastics – plastic particles smaller than 5mm commonly found in the environment – can alter the human gut microbiome, with some changes resembling patterns…

Microplastics in food packaging linked to gut damage

A recent groundbreaking study has revealed that microplastics used in food packaging can damage the intestines, potentially increasing the risk of bowel cancer and depression. Researchers in Austria examined tissue samples from healthy volunteers and found that these tiny particles can alter microbial activity in the intestines. They noted that some of the observed changes mirrored patterns previously linked to depression and intestinal cancer. …

UEG Week 2025: Microplastics Impact Gut Microbiome in Human Study

BERLIN, Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New research presented today at UEG Week 2025 shows that microplastics – plastic particles smaller than 5mm commonly found in the environment – can alter the human gut microbiome, with some changes resembling patterns linked to depression and colorectal cancer. This study, conducted within the framework of microONE, a pioneering COMET Module programme project led by CBmed research center in collaboration with…