Microplastics, plastic and Dementia

Microplastics are invading your brain at an increasing rate. Here's what that means for your health
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Dementia: Are microplastics accumulating in our brains a risk factor?
People diagnosed with dementia have up to 10 times more microplastics present in their brains than those without the condition, a new study has found.
Disturbing Discovery: Human Brains Are Filling Up With Microplastics, and It May Be Causing Dementia
Microplastics are accumulating in human brains at alarming rates, with concentrations rising 50% in the past eight years. Researchers found plastic fragments as small as 200 nanometers, possibly interfering with brain function.
New study finds entire spoonful of microplastics in people’s brains — and 3 times as much in those with dementia
To make matters worse, the study also found up to 10 times the amount of microplastics in the brains of 12 dementia patients compared to healthy brains. While the correlation is clear, researchers cautioned that further study is needed to establish a direct link.
Study finds high levels of microplastics in human brains that appear to be increasing over time
Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and the amount appears to be increasing over time.
Brain tissue may contain higher amounts of microplastics than other organs: Study
A new study found that the brain may contain higher levels of microplastics, equivalent to the amount found in a standard plastic spoon, than other organs in the body
Our brains are filling with more and more microplastics, study shows
A new study shows that microplastics are making their way into our brains, and that their concentrations are rising.
Alarming Rise in Microplastics Levels in Our Brains
"I have yet to encounter a single human being who says, 'There's a bunch of plastic in my brain and I'm totally cool with that'," said one researcher.
The Sneaky Microplastics in Your Kitchen Could Impact Your Brain Health
A recent study found the brain has significantly higher levels of microplastics than other organs. Here is what you should know.
Study finds microplastics in our brains are accumulating, with unknown outcomes on our health
Microplastics have been found everywhere in the human body, including blood, breast milk, testicles, heart tissue, lung tissue and various other organs. So it’s not entirely a surprise that these “shard-like fragments” have made their way into our brains as well.
A dramatic rise in microplastics found in human brains, study finds
By Bobby Bascomb A new study has found a dramatic increase in levels of microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) in human brains in recent years. MNPs have previously been detected in human lungs, intestine,
Is Avoiding Microplastics Even Possible? Here's What Experts Say
Other potential microplastics sources our experts brought up are fabrics that touch your skin often (clothing, bedding, ...
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Seafood samples contain high levels of microplastics in US state, say researchers
Microplastics were detected in almost every seafood sample found off the coast of the western U.S. in a recent study, researchers claim. The study, led by Portland State University (PSU ...
Fiji Water Lawsuit Raises Concerns About Microplastics
A lawsuit claims FIJI Water misled consumers about its product's purity and environmental impact, specifically highlighting ...
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Microplastics' Grip on Coral Reefs Unveiled
University of Waterloo researchers have pinpointed for the first time how microplastics accumulate in coral reefs, a key step ...
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Microplastics in food packaging may increase heart disease risk
By Dr. Chinta Sidharthan New research reveals that microplastics, especially those from food containers, can damage blood ...
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Study: Microplastics in urban road dust potential threat to health
The presence of microplastics in various ecosystems like rivers, coastal waters, and air due to mismanaged plastic wastes has been a long-standing issue in the country and globally. Jeron Bet B.
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7 Places Microplastics Are Hiding in Your Kitchen and Easy Swaps to Get Them Out
Though microplastics and nanoplastics are small (less than 5 millimeters and 1 micrometer, respectively), they significantly ...
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New research reveals disturbing effect microplastics have on the brain: 'Like a car crash in the blood vessels'
"The potential long-term effects ... are concerning." New research reveals disturbing effect microplastics have on the brain: ...