There may be a plastic spoon’s worth of microplastics in your brain. And if you have dementia? Research suggests you might have even more. So how are these tiny plastic particles ending up inside us—and what are they doing to our health? Dr. Hana Kahleova breaks down the latest science on microplastics: where they come from, how they’re infiltrating everything from food to arteries, and what you can do to protect yourself. In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What microplastics are and why they’re everywhere
- How microplastics get into the human body
- The surprising link between microplastics and heart disease
- Why seafood is one of the biggest sources of exposure
- How to spot avoid foods containing microplastics
- Why plastic containers and coffee cups are riskier than you think
- The powerful role plants play in helping your body eliminate plastic
Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 1:56 – Microplastics in the Brain: Enough to Make a Disposable Spoon! 4:15 – Microplastics in Arteries Linked to 4.5x Higher Risk of Heart Attack or Death 6:35 – How Microplastics Enter the Body Through Food, Water, and Clothing 8:25 – Fish and Seafood: A Major Source of Microplastic Exposure 10:05 – Foods Most Likely to Contain Microplastics—and How to Avoid Them 11:50 – Why You Should Never Microwave Food in Plastic Containers 15:26 – Can Your Clothes Be Leaking Microplastics Into Your Body? 16:15 – How to Remove the Microplastics in Your Body 19:22 – Berries, Cherries, and Okra: How Summer Produce Protects Against Plastics 21:35 – Glass Containers, Stainless Steel, and Other Kitchen Swaps to Cut Plastic Exposure 🔗 SHOW LINKS 🔗 Exam Room VIP and Newsletter https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip
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