Association of Microplastics in the Brain and Potential Health Impacts
February 19, 2025
The research indicates that we daily inhale and ingest microplastics, which may affect the human body. A recent study associates the presence of microplastics in the brain with dementia, although the conclusions are premature. Microplastics originate either from the intentional use of certain substances or the degradation of larger plastic items. Notably, the amount of microplastics in the brain has increased by 50% from 2016 to 2024.