5 Steps You Can Take to Minimize Microplastics in Your Body

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00:00Five steps you can take to minimize microplastics in your body.

00:04Microplastics enter our bodies, found in organs like the bloodstream, lungs, and brain.

00:10Alarmingly, we ingest a credit card's worth weekly.

00:14Present globally, they impact wildlife and humans, but daily steps can reduce exposure.

00:23Plastic fragments under 0.2 inches contaminate food, water, and air.

00:30Dr. Trisanda links them to inflammation and hormone disruption.

00:34Experts advise reducing exposure.

00:40To reduce microplastic exposure, drink filtered tap water using an NSF-certified filter.

00:47Avoid contaminated bottled water by opting for glass or stainless steel bottles instead.

00:53Plastic containers leach microplastics and toxins into food.

01:01Reduce exposure by using glass, ceramic, or stainless steel for storage.

01:07Avoid reusing single-use plastics and canned foods with plastic linings to minimize contamination.

01:12Heat accelerates plastic breakdown, releasing particles from microwave-safe containers.

01:22Use glass or ceramic for microwaving, stainless steel cookware, and avoid plastic utensils for hot foods.

01:28Reduce microplastic exposure by choosing rock salt over sea salt and avoiding mollusks,

01:39polluted fish, processed foods, plastic mulched produce, and plastic filtered beverages.

01:45Dr. Trisanda notes, dust introduces microplastic chemicals from activities like unpacking.

01:55Reduce exposure by using HEPA vacuums, damp mopping, wet cloth wiping, and air purifiers.