Avoid These Common Sources of Harmful Microplastics
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January 20th 2025
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In this video, Rhonda Patrick discusses:
- The extent of the microplastic problem on human health
- How microplastics are carriers of harmful chemical additives (BPA, phthalates, & PFAS)
- How big of a problem is tap water when it comes to microplastics?
- Why exclusively drinking bottled water could increase your microplastic intake by up to 90,000 particles per year
- How drinking from an aluminum can lined with BPA can increase blood pressure within just a few hours
- Adverse health effect of phthalates, affecting everything from muscle mass to mood
- How the accumulation of PFAS (AKA, forever chemicals) affects the immune system, thyroid health, and cancer risk
- Why consuming food or drinks heated in plastic increases BPA exposure up to 55x
- How microwaving food in plastic containers can release over 4 million microplastic particles into a meal in just 3 minutes
- Why microwavable popcorn is a major source of PFAS (AKA, forever chemicals)
- Top sources of airborne microplastics — from laundry to tires
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- Silicone bakeware can release chemical compounds into food and air during baking, with children showing the highest modeled exposure.
- Prenatal exposure to a common pesticide is linked to widespread brain changes and slower fine‑motor skills in school‑age children.
- Microplastics may disrupt bone remodeling and blood cell formation, potentially raising risk for osteoporosis and other bone disorders.
- 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.
