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“Plastic pollution isn't just an environmental issue—it may also pose hidden risks to human health. Growing evidence suggests that tiny plastic fragments, known as microplastics and nanoplastics, could contribute to chronic diseases by causing inflammation and oxidative stress.”

“A recent study found that particulate matter in air pollution from agriculture increases the risk of dementia in older adults. The study involved more than 27,000 adults enrolled in the Environmental Predictors of Cognitive Health and Aging study.”

“Some evidence suggests that exposure to air pollution can impair neurological development in children. A 2014 study showed that reducing exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) was associated with improved cognitive development and increased BDNF levels in children.”

“Quercetin as dual mechanism antioxidant Quercetin's antioxidant properties stem from its capacity to act as a direct antioxidant by scavenging reactive oxygen and nitrogen species – highly reactive ions generated during metabolic processes or from exogenous sources such as pollution, radiation, or others.”

“One of the largest pollutants in the ocean is polyurethane from flip-flops that have been washed or thrown into rivers and flow into the ocean. The flip-flops are estimated to cost of $3 a pair.”

“This study also found pollution levels inside cars were 40% higher while in traffic jams compared to no traffic.”

“A new analysis of 205 published studies finds that air pollution is linked to adverse effects on childhood health including impairment of cognitive and behavioral development, respiratory illness, and increased risk of childhood cancer.”

“In a 12-week randomized trial of 291 adults exposed to substantial air pollution, a beverage containing glucoraphanin and sulforaphane increased urinary excretion of a benzene metabolite by 61% and an acrolein metabolite by 23%.”

“Participants that were given vitamin B supplements for 4 weeks before exposure to concentrated air pollution for 2 hours reversed the bad effects on the heart rate by 150% and total white blood count by 139%.”

“Chronic disease prevention Cancer Magnesium's crucial role in DNA repair and its potential implications for cancer prevention are profound. DNA sustains daily damage due to internal exposures (such as those arising from metabolic processes) and external exposures (such as ultraviolet radiation and pollution).”