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Editorial
. 2024 Sep;23(4):6-9.

Impact of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Human Health

Lyn Patrick, Joseph Pizzorno
Editorial

Impact of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Human Health

Lyn Patrick et al. Integr Med (Encinitas). 2024 Sep.

Abstract

Microplastics and nanoplastics are pervasive in the environment and pollute every tissue in the body. Emerging research demonstrates a positive correlation between tissue concentrations of microplastics and several common diseases. The sources of exposure are well understood and can be controlled. However, there appear to be no clinical trials for eliminating microplastics from tissues.

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Figures

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Figure 1.
Microplastics Distribution in the Body
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Figure 2.
Sources of Microplastics
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Figure 3.
Physical Forms of Microplastics
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Figure 4.
Primary Sources of Microplastics
Note: Median concentrations of polyethylene terephthalete (PET) and polycarbonate (PC)-based microplastics measured in indoor dust samples collected from Albay, New York, USA, compared with those of other chemicals.
Figure 5.
Chemicals and Microplastics in House Dust.
Figure 6.
Figure 6.
Microplastics in Human Blood
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