Microplastics in Brains Surge by 50%

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Human brains contain 4,800 micrograms of plastic per gram of tissue, equivalent to a plastic spoon's weight, reveals University of New Mexico study.

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Brain plastic concentrations surpass liver and kidney tissue levels by 7 to 30 times, raising serious health concerns among scientists.

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People diagnosed with dementia showed plastic concentrations up to 10 times higher than others during the 2016-2024 research period.

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These plastic particles, measuring 200 nanometers, penetrate the blood-brain barrier through unknown mechanisms.

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Microplastic particles transport thousands of harmful chemicals into brain tissue, acting similar to Trojan horses.

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Commercial meat production creates a cycle of plastic concentration through contaminated irrigation water and manure recycling.

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Scientists cannot definitively determine whether plastics trigger dementia or if dementia causes increased plastic accumulation.

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Foreign plastic particles potentially trigger long-term brain inflammation lasting years or decades.

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Experts recommend using glass containers, avoiding heated plastic, and choosing tap water over bottled water to reduce exposure.

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