A study reveals the first signs that nanoplastics harm human health | Health & Wellness

In recent years, it has been seen that nanoplastics can reach breast milk and the placenta, blood plasma or accumulate inside cells. Although some animal studies suggested that these ubiquitous particles could have health effects, there was a lack of analysis in humans that had observed this link. This has changed after the publication of … Read more

Nanoplastics reach breast milk and the interior of cells: how do they affect health? | Health & Wellness

In 2022, a team led by Marja H. Lamoree of the Free University of Amsterdam published some disturbing results. Using a new analytical method on blood samples from 22 volunteers, they found that 77% had plastic particles. If these particles are transported by cells of the immune system, the researchers said, we should ask ourselves … Read more