New study reports the shocking discovery of the presence of plastic in human blood. Microplastic particles were found in the blood of 77 percent of the people tested as part of the research.
The study was conducted by Dutch researchers. The British newspaper The Independent reports that plastic can enter the human body through air, food and water. The researchers’ latest findings come as a shock to many. Experts point out that the results of the study are alarming and that we need to rethink our actions in daily life.
Researchers have found that human blood contains a plastic called polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Polyethylene terephthalate is found in plastics commonly used to pack water, food and clothing.
Polyethylene is the third type of plastic that researchers have discovered in blood samples. These are commonly used to make plastic carrier bags. These were found in the blood of 36 percent of the people who collected the samples.
The researchers studied 22 people. Of these, plastic particles were also found in the blood of 17 people. In addition to polyethylene terephthalate plastics, polystyrene plastics have also been found in the blood. Polystyrene contains particles that are commonly used in the manufacture of household appliances.
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