Gut Microbiome Disruption from Microplastics
When you think about microplastic pollution and your health, it’s key to know about the gut microbiome. This part of your body is vital for your well-being. Microplastic pollution can harm this balance1. The gut microbiota is mostly made up of bacteria from the Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes phyla. Other important bacteria include Actinobacteria and Proteobacteria1. […]
Exploring the Presence of Microplastics in the Human Lymphatic System
Thinking about how microplastics affect our health is key. We need to know how much they’re in our environment and how they might harm us. This includes looking at microplastics in our lymphatic system and how they can be toxic1. Microplastics are found in many parts of our bodies and fluids. This includes the placenta, […]