Study Links Microplastics in Arterial Plaque to Increased Heart Disease Risk

Groundbreaking research finds significant health risks associated with microplastics, prompting calls for global action on plastic pollution.

A groundbreaking study reveals that microplastics and nanoplastics in arterial plaque significantly increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death.
The research, involving 257 patients, is the first to directly link these plastics to human disease, suggesting a need for global action on plastic pollution.
Experts call for more research to confirm these findings and explore the potential health impacts of microplastics, which are found in various organs and tissues.
The study's findings are timely as global discussions on banning plastic pollution gain momentum, with hopes that this evidence will lead to tangible regulations.
Physicians are urged to advise patients on reducing plastic exposure, highlighting the widespread presence of microplastics in the environment and their potential health risks.