This chapter explores the nature of microplastics, their pervasiveness in our environment, and the various pathways through which they enter our bodies, including inhalation, ingestion, and absorption through the skin. It highlights the surprising sources of microplastic exposure in everyday life.
Microplastics are tiny fragments of plastic found everywhere.
They enter our bodies through inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption.
Sources include plastic water bottles, food packaging, and even dust and cosmetics.
Microplastics are everywhere — from the ocean to our bloodstream — raising urgent questions about their impact on human health. How concerned should we really be? Sanjay sits down with Dr. Leonardo Trasande), the Director of Environmental Pediatrics at NYU School of Medicine, to talk about how to realistically reduce our exposure and the future of combating microplastics.