Neurotoxic and Systemic Implications of Microplastics and Nanoparticles

" #Microplastics (MPs) and #nanoparticles pose significant risks to #human #health, accumulating in tissues and vital organs, including the brain, reproductive organs, and cardiovascular system. MPs, such as polyethylene terephthalate ( #PET), polyvinyl chloride ( #PVC), and #polystyrene (PS), disrupt cellular function and induce oxidative stress, leading to infertility, neurodegeneration, and systemic toxicity[1][3].
Recent evidence highlights the olfactory pathway as a route for MPs to bypass the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and accumulate in the brain, emphasizing their potential role in neurodegenerative diseases" #quote dr young