CLIFF NOTES Microplastics enter your drinking water in many ways, especially through bottled water. Researchers found about 240,000 plastic particles per liter on average in three brands of bottled water studied with a new detection method. About 90% of the particles found in that study were nanoplastics, which older testing methods often missed. PET used … Read more
CLIFF NOTES: Researchers tested coronary blood from 61 patients in Italy. Microplastics appeared in 84.2% of severe heart attack patients. Polyethylene was found in 97% of patients who tested positive. Smoking was the strongest independent predictor of detectable plastics. The study found an association but did not prove that plastics cause heart attacks. A new … Read more
CLIFF NOTES A new study says nanoplastics in U.S. drinking water were badly underestimated. Plastic levels in tap and bottled water were 10–100 times higher than earlier estimates. Bottled water had three times more nanoplastics than tap. Nanoplastics made up over 50% of particles found in both types of water. Health risks are still unclear, … Read more
CLIFF NOTES People who drink bottled water daily consume up to 90,000 more microplastic particles per year. Microplastics can enter the bloodstream and reach vital organs, potentially causing inflammation, hormonal issues, and cancer risks. Nanoplastics, smaller than 1 micrometer, are especially difficult to detect and study due to technical and cost barriers. Most governments regulate … Read more
Microplastics, tiny fragments of plastic smaller than five millimeters, are now found in nearly every corner of the human body. Studies have detected these particles in organs like the lungs, liver, and even the brain, raising pressing questions about their potential health impacts. While scientists have long studied microplastics in oceans and marine life, recent … Read more
Bottled water has long been perceived as a safer and more convenient option for hydration. Popular brands like Evian, Fiji, and Dasani dominate the shelves, offering what many consumers believe to be a cleaner alternative to tap water. However, recent findings from a Columbia University study challenge this perception, revealing a shocking amount of nanoplastics … Read more
In recent years, the presence of tiny plastic particles in bottled water has sparked significant concern among consumers and researchers alike. A groundbreaking study by Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty laboratory, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, highlights an alarming issue: the proliferation of nanoplastics and associated chemicals in bottled water. These findings … Read more
In an era where environmental conservation and health awareness are at their peak, recent scientific revelations about the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics in our daily consumables, particularly bottled water, have sparked a global conversation on food safety and public health. Extensive research, including groundbreaking studies published in prestigious journals such as PNAS, has unearthed … Read more