Foods Contaminated with Microplastics: A Growing Concern
- Research shows 90% of animal and vegetable protein samples contain microplastics, tiny polymer fragments that can be as small as 1 micrometer.
- Even vegetarians are affected, as fruits and vegetables can absorb microplastics through their root systems, transferring them to various parts of the plant.
- Salt, sugar, and even tea bags are significant sources of microplastic contamination, with coarse Himalayan pink salt and plastic tea bags releasing billions of particles.
- Rice and bottled water are also culprits, with studies showing significant plastic contamination in both, affecting human health.
- Microplastics have been found in human organs and tissues, raising concerns about their impact on health, including increased risks of heart attacks and strokes.
Source: [CNN](https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/22/health/plastics-food-wellness-scn/index.html)
- Even vegetarians are affected, as fruits and vegetables can absorb microplastics through their root systems, transferring them to various parts of the plant.
- Salt, sugar, and even tea bags are significant sources of microplastic contamination, with coarse Himalayan pink salt and plastic tea bags releasing billions of particles.
- Rice and bottled water are also culprits, with studies showing significant plastic contamination in both, affecting human health.
- Microplastics have been found in human organs and tissues, raising concerns about their impact on health, including increased risks of heart attacks and strokes.
Source: [CNN](https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/22/health/plastics-food-wellness-scn/index.html)
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