Scientists Find Microplastics in Human Blood for the First Time

Scientists Find Microplastics, in Human Blood, for the First Time.
'The Guardian' reports that traces
of microplastic pollution have been
found in human blood for the first time. .
Scientists reportedly found tiny plastic
particles in nearly 80% of people tested. .
The potential impact on health remains unknown. .
Microplastics have been found to cause damage
to human cells in a laboratory setting. .
Vast amounts of plastic waste continue to
be dumped into the environment every day. .
'The Guardian' reports that microplastics
now contaminate the entire planet. .
Prior to the most recent study, people were
already known to consume microplastics in
food and water as well as by breathing them in. .
Prior to the most recent study, people were
already known to consume microplastics in
food and water as well as by breathing them in. .
Our study is the first indication that we
have polymer particles in our blood – ​it’s
a breakthrough result. But we have to extend
the research and increase the sample sizes,
the number of polymers assessed, etc, Prof. Dick Vethaak, Ecotoxicologist at Vrije
Universiteit Amsterdam, via 'The Guardian'.
Traces of microplastics have been found
in the feces of both adults and babies. .
It is certainly reasonable to be concerned.
The particles are there and are
transported throughout the body, Prof. Dick Vethaak, Ecotoxicologist at Vrije
Universiteit Amsterdam, via 'The Guardian'.
It is certainly reasonable to be concerned.
The particles are there and are
transported throughout the body, Prof. Dick Vethaak, Ecotoxicologist at Vrije
Universiteit Amsterdam, via 'The Guardian'.
We also know in general that babies
and young children are more vulnerable
to chemical and particle exposure.
That worries me a lot, Prof. Dick Vethaak, Ecotoxicologist at Vrije
Universiteit Amsterdam, via 'The Guardian'