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Some of these effects may be due to compounds commonly associated with plastic manufacturing, such as bisphenol A, or BPA, phthalates, and heavy metals (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7068600/), that are present in and on microplastics.

“The study found that for every 5 μg/m3 higher concentration of particulate matter or 35 parts per billion higher concentration of oxides of nitrogen, individuals had a 20% faster rate of progression of atherosclerosis.”

“A new placebo-controlled trial finds that healthy adults given a broccoli sprout beverage high in sulforaphane had a 63% increase in excretion in the carcinogen benzene which is a compound found in air pollution and tobacco smoke.”

“New Scientist article. 02:06:10 - Some people, like Tom Cruise and Keanu Reeves, seem to defy aging. 02:08:15 - One 12-ounce can of sugar-sweetened soft drink per day shortened telomere length, corresponding to 4.6 years of biological aging.”

“Many other factors influence semen quality, including age, lifestyle factors (such as smoking, excess alcohol consumption, and poor sleep quality), and environmental exposure (such as air pollution, extreme temperatures, and microplastic exposure).”

“> Within 24 hours, they excreted the bulk of the remaining plastic as biodegraded fragments that look similar to tiny rabbit droppings. Mealworms fed a steady diet of Styrofoam were as healthy as those eating a normal diet, Wu said, and their waste appeared to be safe to use as soil for crops.”

“The environment plays a decisive role in heart health, with factors like air pollution, diet, and chemical exposures influencing cardiovascular disease risk. As plastic production and waste continue to rise, concerns about its effects on human health are increasing.”