Effects of Microplastics Even Worse Than Feared

Brad Stanfield

Mar 16, 2024

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The new microplastics study is terrifying. Not only did the authors find microplastics in blood vessel walls, the people that had microplastics in their blood vessels were 4.53 times more likely to have either a heart attack, stroke, or die over a 3 year period.

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Here are the links to the research papers referenced in the video:
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2309822
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra2300476

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Aim for LDL cholesterol below 60 mg/dL for optimal heart health

For optimal cardiovascular health, one speaker personally aims for an LDL cholesterol level below 60 mg/dL, based on studies showing plaque development above this level.

#heart

#LDL

Vacuum regularly to minimize microplastic exposure

Regularly vacuuming at home is a recommended strategy to reduce your exposure to microplastics that accumulate in household dust.

#dust

#microplastics

Choose natural fibers to reduce microplastic pollution

Opt for clothing made from natural fibers like cotton, wool, and linen over synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon, which shed microplastics when washed.

#clothing

#microplastics

Swap non-stick cookware for safer alternatives

To reduce exposure, substitute non-stick cookware with alternatives made from non-toxic materials like cast iron, stainless steel, and ceramic.

#toxin

Identify polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride as microplastic culprits in blood vessel plaques

The two main types of microplastics found in blood vessel plaques were polyethylene, used in food containers, and polyvinyl chloride, used in water pipes.

#microplastics

#plaque

Address microplastics to strengthen blood vessel integrity

Patients with microplastics in their arterial plaques showed higher levels of inflammatory markers and had significantly less collagen, suggesting a breakdown in blood vessel integrity.