These 3 Things Help Excrete Microplastics, BPA, & Phthalates
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January 16th 2025
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In this video, Rhonda Patrick discusses:
- How long it takes for the body to clear BPA & phthalates
- Why exposure to PFAS should be mitigated because of its long half-life in the body
- If the body excretes micro- and nanoplastic particles
- Why sulforaphane could potentially enhance excretion of microplastic-associated chemicals
- If dietary fiber increases microplastic excretion
- If sweating (whether through exercise or sauna) helps detox microplastic chemicals
- Why excretion strategies are less effective for PFAS
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- Microplastic-derived compounds form unstable heavy-metal complexes, making them highly reactive and prone to breaking down into harmful molecules.
- The average person inhales up to 68,000 microplastic particles daily, with higher concentrations in car cabins than homes.
