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- 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)

Foods Contaminated with Microplastics: A Growing Concern

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Microplastics all the way!

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Am I the only one who’s seeing it more now? Wanna know if anyone has experience or views on this? I tried bamboo fabric vest and it wasn’t as good as pure cotton. Maybe bamboo made products thrive in different climate?

Seeing lots of bamboo made products

- Researchers have found that a shocking amount of microplastics are ending up in our brains, with all 91 brain samples examined containing microplastics.
- The brain samples contained ten to 20 times more microplastics than liver and kidney samples, making human grey matter a major dumping ground for these tiny particulates.
- Some brain samples measured an average of 0.5 percent plastic by weight, with higher concentrations found in individuals who had died of dementia, including Alzheimer's.
- Microplastics have already been found in various body parts, including testicles, penises, semen, arteries, hearts, lungs, and bone marrow, raising concerns about their impact on health.
- Scientists are calling for urgent action to address plastic pollution, with experts declaring it imperative to declare a global emergency. 

 Source: [Futurism](https://futurism.com/neoscope/percentage-brains-microplastics)

Scientists Discover Alarming Levels of Microplastics in Human Brains

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Thinking of starting something new. Especially if you're WFH, or don't have lot's of folks to go to chai sutta break in office. 
Say anything that comes to mind, no holds barred.

Disclaimer: I don't endorse sutta.

Chai-Sutta-Thread: How's work? How's life? ☕️🚬

Product Manager

Title says it all. Most women I encounter these days like to get blackout drunk for some reason. 

Have had to escort quite a few to their homes occasionally too. 

Can't figure out why though, rarely seeing responsible drinkers in my circle and on dating apps. They're either completely teetotallers or heavy drinkers. Rarely in the middle.

Anybody else seeing this too?

Tired of meeting alcoholic women

Product Owner

India is really not for beginners! How are we even surviving?

Firecrackers ban on diwali

Liquid death is probably the best example of how good marketing can really make you buy basic products and essentially create a new category.

What other brands/companies are doing this?

More products like liquid delath

Account manager

I'm addicted to having tea everyday to the point I get withdrawal symptoms if I miss

Non sweet tea irks me, but processed sugar is not good

Can you suggest alternatives? "Healthy"

Google suggested honey 😒 dumb
Also me don't like cinnamon, so that option gone

Sugar alternatives in milk tea?

It can be anything related to not doing something you always wanted to but never did, a mistake you realize you shouldn’t have made, or feelings of not being successful enough. Feel free to share your thoughts.

Do you have any regrets?

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I wonder if Bhavish saw this yet 😂

Generalist

These days I'm kind of feeling lost. I know everyone on earth has some purpose in life and finding it is hard... I'm at a point where finding my purpose in life is a complete waste.. Every time i try to change my life style I feel I'm stuck in my past.. If it's a career I'm not in the place where I want to be.. If it's love/ relationship I'm not with that person cause things didn't work out.. Even though it's over and that person moved on and so did I but I'm still stuck in the past... I'm not sure why and how but yeah... Sometimes I do wonder what life yields me... What should I do? How to come to a conclusion and how to choose the right path and move on in my life? What is the right decision I need to make to stop feeling miserable? I would like your suggestions folks and tell me what you'rea feeling too...

Feeling lost...

Systems Engineer

- Researchers recommend India to ban **microbeads** in personal care products, aligning with global trends.
- **Microbeads**, a type of microplastic, are used in cosmetics for exfoliation but pose environmental and health risks.
- A study found **microbeads** in 45% of Indian personal care products, despite bans in the **US** and **UK**.
- Microplastics, including microbeads, are linked to health issues and environmental contamination.
- Better labeling, natural substitutes, or outright bans are suggested to combat the issue. 

 Source: [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/23/india-should-consider-ban-on-microbeads-in-personal-care-products-researchers-say)

India Urged to Ban Microbeads in Personal Care Products

Still stuck in the Middle Ages. Anyone up to join me in the local tavern for a dry one?

Be careful of the Bubonic Plague guys

Got food poisoning after having California Burrito for dinner. My belief in the techbro lifestyle is over.

Corporate Strategist

Sober for 2 years, and my lifestyle hasn't been compromised one bit. I still go to bars with my friends, I even make cocktails for them when they come home. My family drinks, and I just have some random non alcoholic drink to say cheers with. I have no urges for alcohol whatsoever. 

Best decision I've ever made.

After 27 years of an alcohol soaked lifestyle, I quit. Ask my anything!

Founder

The 3 major changes that even low-to-moderate alcohol consumption cause to your brain, body &amp; psychology over time. Full episode at https://t.co/TphgkozQyg https://t.co/aiuPILq3Vw

Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D. on Twitter

Need to stop binge drinking at office parties

Growth Manager

Just wanted to know if anyone on GV has had any kind of romantic / physical relationships with people at work or know of anyone who has and how did it end up as well as their thoughts on the same.

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