microplastics

How to avoid eating microplastics

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(NewsNation) — From proteins to our bloodstreams, America has a microplastic problem. Researchers have found that these pollutants can cause health issues and they’ve been linked to several illnesses, including heart disease. Unfortunately, the source of the microplastics is unclear and they’re nearly impossible to avoid. What are microplastics? Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastics the approximate … Read more

How to Reduce Your Exposure to Plastic in Food

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Food is not the only way you’re exposed to bisphenols and phthalates, so if you want to reduce your exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, you have to think broadly. Phthalates, for example, which are a viscous liquid in their raw form, are also a common ingredient in perfumes, cleansers, shampoos, and other cosmetics, and are sometimes … Read more