Microplastics in Blood Linked to Severe Heart Attacks, Study Finds

84% of patients experiencing severe heart attacks had detectable levels of microplastics and nanoplastics in their coronary artery blood, according to a new Italian study. In contrast, plastic particles were found in only 40% of patients with chronic heart disease and 32% of those with normal coronary arteries.

Plain English

Think of microplastics as tiny plastic dust from bags, bottles, and packaging that can get into your body. This study found that when people...