Findings indicate microplastics in blood are linked to inflammation and coagulation markers, underscoring the need for reduced exposure and further research.
By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc.Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLMDec 10 2024 Research finds microplastics in human blood correlated with lifestyle habits and changes in coagulation markers, emphasizing the need to mitigate exposure and its health risks.
Background Plastics are synthetic polymers derived from oil, gas, or coal and have become widely used because they are affordable, chemically stable, and easy to process. Global plastic production increased from 1.5 million tons to 390 million tons between 1950 and 2021, with usage rising 20 times in the past half-century.
Recent studies suggest that MPs in the bloodstream might impact coagulation and cardiovascular health, though research on this is limited. Statistical analysis was used to examine how MP levels and coagulation markers interacted after considering other factors such as lifestyle, age, and sex. However, higher levels of MPs were found in those who had more than 50% plastic containers in their refrigerators .
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