New study exposes the impact nanoplastics have on metabolism

Microscopic particles from degraded plastics like water bottles and bags can infiltrate any organism’s bloodstream, disrupting metabolic functions and potentially compromising health

In a pioneering study published in Nature Journal, researchers from Leipzig University, and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, unveiled the harmful effects of polyethylene terephthalate nanoplastics, on an organism’s metabolism and development. 

The study, conducted on zebrafish embryos, showed the presence of PET NPs in their internal organs, and illustrated how exposure to such particles, impacts their physiology. 

The adverse outcomes of NPs on humans, remain uncertain but are under active scientific investigation. 

https://todaysfocusofattention.com/the-impact-of-microplastics-on-metabolism/

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