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by Marion Nestle
Jun
27
2024
Microplastics are where? Oops.
If you haven’t been worried about microplastics in your body, perhaps this study will get your attention.
Here’s the abstract:
Its alarming conclusion:
The detection of MPs in penile tissue raises inquiries on the ramifications of environmental pollutants on sexual health.
Our research adds a key dimension to the discussion on man-made pollutants, focusing on MPs in the male reproductive system.
Everyone is worried about the decline in male sperm counts. Could endocrine disrupting plastics be a cause? If so, it’s time to get serious about cleaning them up and not producing more.