Micro- and Nanoplastics in the Blood Linked to Increased Heart Attack Risk Factors
- People having the most severe type of heart attack were far more likely to have micro- and nanoplastics in the blood flowing through their coronary arteries than people with stable heart disease or normal coronary arteries, suggesting these particles are linked to more advanced cardiovascular damage
- Tiny plastic particles don't simply circulate through your bloodstream; research shows they damage the protective lining of your blood vessels, increase oxidative stress, trigger chronic inflammation and make artery-clogging plaque more likely to become unstable
- Smoking and exposure to air pollution were strongly associated with higher levels of plastic particles in the bloodstream, showing that multiple environmental exposures work together to increase stress on your cardiovascular system
- Many of your largest sources of plastic exposure are within your control, including your drinking water, food packaging, plastic food containers and other everyday products, giving you practical opportunities to lower your overall exposure
- Replacing plastic where possible, filtering your drinking water, choosing fresh whole foods, reducing seed oils high in linoleic acid and supporting healthy blood vessels through lifestyle habits all help reduce the biological conditions linked to cardiovascular disease
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