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What will be the first major health condition definitively linked to microplastics in the brain by August 21, 2025?
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Neurodegenerative diseases • 25%
Cognitive impairment • 25%
Mental health disorders • 25%
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Microplastics Comprise 0.5% of Human Brain Tissue, Studies Reveal
Aug 21, 2024, 05:06 PM
Recent studies have shown that microplastics are infiltrating human brain tissue, with some evidence suggesting that human brains are now about 0.5% plastic by weight. An examination of autopsied bodies found that brain samples contained significantly more microplastics compared to other organs such as the liver and kidneys. In early 2024, 24 brain samples were analyzed and found to have an average of 0.5% plastic by weight. This alarming discovery highlights the pervasive presence of microplastics in the human body, raising concerns about potential health implications.
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