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Since sulforaphane’s discovery, countless studies have investigated its effects on many human diseases, including air pollution toxicity, asthma, autism[1][2], radiation dermatitis, schizophrenia, cancers of the bladder, breast, colon, lung, and prostate, and many others.

“Here are some interesting reports that didn't make it into this issue of the Digest. Evidence suggests that leave-on cosmetic and personal care products—such as moisturizers, sunscreens, and deodorants—are prominent sources of microplastic exposure.”

“Earlier studies found that a pollutant in coal plant emissions called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), was able to damage DNA in infants but that this occurred at lower levels in the cohort of babies born after the plant had shut down, indicating less exposure.”

“These findings suggest that microplastics serve as breeding grounds for antibiotic resistance, potentially increasing the risk of persistent infections in environmental and healthcare settings. Addressing microplastic pollution may be crucial in slowing the spread of drug-resistant bacteria.”

“Small plastic particles, often referred to as microplastics (ranging between 5 millimeters and 100 nanometers) or nanoplastics (less than 100 nanometers), are ubiquitous environmental pollutants.”

“A recent study found that microplastics accumulate in human arterial plaques, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease-related events, such as heart attack or stroke, nearly fivefold.”

“The investigators calculated the participants' exposure to greenspace based on satellite imagery of their residential address and evaluated the effects of possible mediators of cognitive function, such as air pollution exposure, depression, and physical activity.”

“Magnetite is a tiny iron oxide particle that enters the brain through the nose and can spread to multiple brain regions including the hippocampus, the part of the brain involved in learning and memory.”

“Ultrafine particles less than 1 microgram in diameter, referred to as nanoparticles, are often enriched in highly reactive metals such as iron, aluminum, titanium, and others. Exposure to particulate matter in air pollution promotes oxidative stress, increases the risk of developing many chronic diseases, and accelerates aging.”