Microplastics found in two thirds of meat and dairy for the first time

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Scientists at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam detected plastic particles in 18 of 25 milk samples tested in the Netherlands.

Livestock feed was also tested. All of the 12 samples of feed pellets and shredded feed contained microplastics.

This research is on top of tiny particles already having been found in human blood, lungs and even in unborn foetuses - but the new study is sparking even more serious concerns about contamination in the food chain.

Microplastics found in two thirds of meat and dairy for the first time

 

[Carl Emerson]

Are they not relatively inert ???

Just askin...

 

[trophy33]

Are they not relatively inert ???

Just askin...

As far as I know, their effect on our health is not explored, yet.

“None of these studies are associating with any health outcomes. It’s all a measure of ‘are we exposed?’” Kannan said. “The research is in its infancy.”
Researchers found microplastics in human lungs and bloodstreams. Should we be concerned?

 

[Skye1300]

Wow that is crazy! On top of everything else that makes meat bad for you, now this. People need to stop eating meat.

 

[trophy33]

Wow that is crazy! On top of everything else that makes meat bad for you, now this. People need to stop eating meat.

Its also in water and air. Therefore also in vegetables and fruit.

It has been found even in deep ocean fish.

 

[Skye1300]

Are they not relatively inert ???

Just askin...

The bottom line is that plastic is made from toxic materials. It’s a known fact that these toxins can leach into whatever they come into contact with. And it’s a known fact that when the compounds that make up plastic are ingested, they damage your body on a cellular level and cause health problems.


Here Are 5 Reasons Why You Should Try To Avoid Plastic Containers.


1. Toxic Compounds In Plastic Can Make You Sick.
It’s typical to suffer from a variety of health problems as you age. But is this just “part of getting older”? Or is this perhaps the result of a toxic overload in the body?

It’s common knowledge that illness and disorders such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, heart disease, vision impairment and many others health problems are all on the rise. Could this be in some way associated with the increasing amount of plastic in our lives? Plastic food and beverage containers became popular fairly recently (in the 1970s) and have become ubiquitous in our lives since then. More and more research is proving that toxic compounds found in plastic cause health problems ranging from cancer to infertility.

2. There’s No Such Thing As A Safe Plastic.

Plastics that contain the super toxic compound bisphenol A (BPA) have been in the news a lot lately. And for this reason, consumers have been duped into thinking that if a product is “BPA-free” it’s perfectly safe. But this is not true.

Lots of companies have caught on to the fact that they can sell more of a product if it’s labeled as “BPA-free.” But guess what? It may be BPA-free, but in its place, these companies are using BPS, a close cousin of BPA that may be equally as toxic!

BPS shares many of BPA’s beneficial properties, but unfortunately it has another property in common with BPA: it also mimics estrogen, which means it probably is just as unhealthy for us as the BPA it’s replacing. Of course, not all BPA-free products contain BPS, but the trouble is that there’s no way to know which ones to avoid.

The bottom line is – you can’t 100% trust that any plastic doesn’t contain compounds that are toxic to your body.


3. Plastics Can Cause Fertility And Reproductive Problems.
The ability to produce a healthy child is a wondrous miracle and an amazing event in one’s life. But toxic compounds found in plastic could be making this difficult, if not impossible, for millions of people. What was once speculation is now becoming fact, as more and more research is proving that this is a very real problem.

For example, almost all plastics contain toxic chemicals that have a negative effect on immunity and hormone regulation, both of which directly affect fertility. Specifically, BPA has been found to make it more difficult for women to conceive and to cause increased risk of miscarriages. New research is also showing that toxins found in plastic can cause birth defects and developmental problems in children.

4. Chemicals In Plastic Can Lead To Obesity
There are lots of reasons why nearly two-thirds of American adults are either overweight or obese. But one of them may be the vast amounts of plastics our food and beverages come in contact with. After all, America is the world’s largest consumer of disposable plastic containers.

Interesting new research published in Environmental Health Perspectives explains that a chemical widely used in plastics, called bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE), may actually cause stem cells to become fat cells. According to one of the study’s authors, “Exposure to these kinds of chemicals can reprogram your metabolism and make it more likely for you to store calories instead of passing them through.”

5. Plastics Are Terrible For Our Planet.

Whether you are a hardcore environmentalist or if being “green” is low on your list of priorities, the fact of the matter is that you live on planet Earth and so will your children and your children’s children. We all have a responsibility to keep the planet as livable as possible.

Firstly, plastics are in most cases made from petrochemicals through an energy-intensive process that itself creates lots of pollution and toxic discharge. The fact is, every plastic container you use is making the planet less habitable. Also, most plastic in the world is not recycled and usually ends up in landfills, where it degrades very slowly.
5 Reasons To Avoid Plastic Containers

 

[Carl Emerson]

The bottom line is that plastic is made from toxic materials. It’s a known fact that these toxins can leach into whatever they come into contact with. And it’s a known fact that when the compounds that make up plastic are ingested, they damage your body on a cellular level and cause health problems.

Yes the materials are toxic but they assume a stable state as a plastic.

Please support with some evidence that ingested plastic causes health problems.

I am guessing they are simply rejected by the body and expelled as waste.

By the way I am here to learn but need evidence to be convinced.

 

[Carl Emerson]

This seems to be a balanced review of this issue...

Microplastics in food and water – are they harmful to human health?

 

[Skye1300]

Its also in water and air. Therefore also in vegetables and fruit.

It has been found even in deep ocean fish.

Yeah I know unfortunately this whole planet is poisoned by it. And it will only get worse too.

 

[Skye1300]

This seems to be a balanced review of this issue...

Microplastics in food and water – are they harmful to human health?

The thing is, they don't know for sure, only time will tell. But plastic is unnatural, so it's can't be good.

 

[Carl Emerson]

The thing is, they don't know for sure, only time will tell. But plastic is unnatural, so it's can't be good.

There are plenty of 'un-natural' materials that save lives each day.

Some man made stuff is safe - some is not.