Microplastics found in human blood for first time

News- Microplastics from beverage bottles, packaged food, and plastic bags were detected for the first time in human blood, according to a new study

Plastic particles are ubiquitous pollutants in the living environment and food chain but no study to date has reported on the internal exposure of plastic particles in human blood. Therefore, in this research, four high production volume polymers applied in plastic were identified and quantified for the first time in blood

Researchers outlined the findings, first reported by the Guardian, in the Journal Environment International

Blood samples from 22 participants were analyzed, and 80 percent of them contained plastic particles

PET plastic, used primarily for soft drinks, juices and water, was found in 50 percent of the samples

polystyrene, commonly used in the food-service industry as disposable utensils, cups and containers, was found in 36 percent of the samples

Polyethylene, used for grocery and garbage bags, was discovered in 23 percent of samples

24.03.2022

Ref: www.theguardian.com

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