It feels like every few weeks i see an article about microplastics being in the human body. As i understand plastics are inert so why do we expect them to be any more harmful than normal dust?
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Microplastics can disrupt various bodily systems, including the digestive, respiratory, endocrine, reproductive, and immune systems. For example, in the digestive system, microplastics can cause inflammation and alter the intestinal microbiome.
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