Doctors reveal which foods introduce microplastics into the body

Doctors have explained which foods introduce microplastics into the body. Plastic particles are found in vegetables, fruits, bread, fish, meat, honey, dairy products, and especially in sea salt. Heating increases particle release: when reheating in a microwave, up to 4.22 million microplastic particles can be released from one square centimeter of a container. It is recommended to transfer food to glass or ceramic dishes and use reusable containers.

Doctors have explained which foods introduce microplastics into the body. Microplastics enter food through the environment, as well as during cooking or reheating. Particles can detach from plastic utensils, enter water from bottles, and be released from disposable tableware. Studies show that traces of plastic are found in vegetables, fruits, bread, fish, meat, honey, and dairy products. Particular attention is paid to salt: microplastics are often found in sea salt. Rice may also contain particles, but rinsing reduces their amount. Heating increases the release of microplastics: in one study, heating plastic containers in a microwave for three minutes released up to 4.22 million microplastic and up to 2.11 billion nanoplastic particles per square centimeter. Even refrigeration can lead to particle release, but more slowly. Disposable cups release more microplastics when in contact with hot water. To reduce exposure, it is recommended to transfer food to glass or ceramic dishes, avoid heating plastic in the microwave, use reusable containers, and not store hot food in plastic. The impact of microplastics on the body is still being studied: particles have been found in blood, placenta, and brain, but their presence does not necessarily mean disease.