Scientists from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona have warned that a single tea bag can release billions of dangerous microplastics into your body.
READ MORE:For millions of Britons, the day doesn't really start until you've had your first cup of tea.Scientists from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona have warned that a single tea bag can release billions of dangerous microplastics into your body.
Scientists from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona have warned that a single tea bag can release billions of dangerous microplastics into your bodyHowever, until now, there has been little research into the number of these plastics that we ingest from tea bags. The polypropylene teabags were the worst offenders, releasing approximately 1.2 billion particles per milliliter, with an average size of 136.7 nanometres.
Humans can be exposed to plastic particles via consumption of food products, drinking water and via the air. Earlier this year, a study found cancer cells in the gut spread at an accelerated rate after contact with microplastics.Scientists warned in June that they found tiny plastic particles in men's sperm.
Maria Westerbos, co-founder, Plastic Health Council, said: ‘Time and time again scientists are peeling back the cover on plastics' dangerous effects on human health. There can be no further doubt.
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