04/02/2026
Microplastics (MP's) are almost impossible to avoid. They are everywhere! However, there are natural binders that can impact the amount of MP's in the body.
Fiber: the average American gets about 14 grams of fiber per day. The recommended amount is 25-35 grams per day. Regular, daily bowel movements will help eliminate MP's. Supplementing with psyllium can help get the recommended amount of daily fiber.
Probiotics: play a huge role in the ability of the body to break down MP's. Yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi are great sources of probiotics. Supplementing with saccharomyces Boulardii can have an impact on binding MP's.
A healthy gut lining will make it difficult for MP's to get absorbed into the gut lining. Oats, barley, quinoa, and wheat bran provide both soluble and insoluble fiber. Wheat bran especially offers porous structures ideal for binding toxins. Aim for organic grains to avoid the problems posed by round-up (glyphosate).
Apples, pears, berries, oranges, and bananas are fiber-rich and packed with antioxidants. The soluble pectins in fruits ferment into short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that boost gut health.
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, leafy greens, carrots, and sweet potatoes deliver a range of fibers that nourish your microbiome.
Lentils, chickpeas, beans, and peas are fiber powerhouses that enhance microbiome diversity and produce anti-inflammatory short chain fatty acids.
Chia seeds, flaxseeds, h**p seeds, and almonds add fiber, healthy fats, and micronutrients for gut and systemic health.
Okra & Fenugreek: These are considered the most effective plant-based materials for removing microplastics (up to 90%), particularly when used as a mixture.
Chlorella: helps bind MP's. Its best taken on an empty stomach.
Zeolite or activated charcoal, as these nutrients move through the digestive track they are collecting the toxins. Be aware that activated charcoal might turn your stool black.
Anit-oxidants: turmeric, olive leaf extract, green tea leaf extract, black seed oil, burdock, rishi mushrooms, diathermanous earth, milk thistle all help to bind the MP's.
Humic and fulvic acids exhibit high adsorption affinities to various microplastics, particularly polyolefins like polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE).
If you need help navigating the microplastic removal, give the office a call and we will get you on the path to better health.
This list is not inclusive of all microplastic binding products.
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