How microscopic plastic particles find their way into your bloodstream and cells

3 surprising ways microplastics can enter your body · 6:10 · Video: TED-Ed · Watch at the source

In short: Plastic is no longer just in our environment; it is inside us. This video examines the three primary pathways through which micro and nanoplastics enter the human body and the potential impact on our health.

The video explores the three main routes of exposure: through the air we breathe, via our skin, and through the food and drink we consume. It investigates how these microscopic particles can interrupt essential biological processes and discusses the broader challenge of regulating global plastic levels to address this growing issue.

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