Eric Topol February 3, 2025
A new study shows accumulation in the brain, much higher in people with dementia, and 7-30 times greater than other organs (liver and kidney).
This issue of Ground Truths sums ups a worrisome new report on brain accumulation of microplastics, increasing over time assessed, with much higher levels in people with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. It comes on top of a new study in the experimental model showing microplastics impair brain blood vessel flow and induce blood clots. While these reports do not establish cause-and-effect, they add to a growing body of deeply concerning evidence on the toxic effects of these pervasive substances for our health.
Background
Last March a landmark prospective study of microplastics found nearly 60% of patients...
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