21/05/2024
🧴 MICROPLASTICS < Have you heard about these pesky toxins?
In a disturbing revelation, microplastics have been found in ALL placentas tested in a recent study and a second study found 100% of testicles had presence of microplastics.
This is alarming as it highlights the pervasive presence of microplastics in our environment and our bodies
Microplastics can be present in everyday items like clothing, personal care products, and plastic packaging, as plastic doesn't decompose, it breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces that become invisible to the eye and can easily be absorbed into the body.
Start by awareness: become aware of these sources and take steps to reduce plastic use, especially products that come in contact with food, drink, and your skin.
WHY are these invisible particles so problematic? They are associated with:
⚠️ Hormonal issues (PCOS, endometriosis, thyroid disease, infertility)
⚠️ Cancer (breast cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer)
⚠️ Reproductive harm (infertility, birth defects, developmental delays, reduced s***m count)
⚠️ Immune Dysfunction (autoimmune disease, allergies)
⚠️ Neurotoxicity (ADHD, ASD, Alzheimer's disease)
⚠️ Lung disease (Asthma, COPD, Bronchitis)
⚠️ Heart Disease (Hypertension, heart disease, stroke)
⚠️ Obesity (microplastics can CAUSE weight gain!, Diabetes)
⚠️ Liver Damage (Non alcoholic fatty liver disease, cirrhosis)
⚠️ Chronic Kidney Disease
⚠️ Osteoporosis and increased fracture risk
I hope that somewhere there will be a scientific breakthrough that will address these microtoxins that are so rampant in our environment.
