Microplastics, Blood Tests & Daily Detox | Bryan Johnson Podcast #11
Bryan Johnson
Jul 10, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Utilize sauna for maximum toxin removal and blood microplastics reduction
Sauna use was the most effective therapy for reducing all types of toxins, likely being a significant contributor to a 93% reduction in blood microplastics.
Avoid plastic teabags to prevent microplastic contamination
Teabags made from plastic mesh can release thousands of microplastic particles directly into your hot beverage.
Choose plastic bottles to reduce microplastic exposure in water
A French study found that water in glass bottles can have 5 to 50 times more microplastics than plastic bottles due to paint flakes from the metal caps.
Confront microplastic crisis as a generational challenge
The speaker frames the current issue as a generational materials crisis, stating our grandparents were full of lead, our parents full of asbestos, and we are full of microplastics.
Reduce microplastics by choosing natural fabrics over synthetics
One of the largest and often overlooked sources of environmental microplastics comes from washing machines processing synthetic clothing.
Limit exposure to microplastics from IV drips
A single IV drip can expose you to 40,000 microplastics, significantly more than the 3,300 you would ingest from drinking two liters of contaminated bottled water daily for a year.
Donate blood to reduce microplastic load in your body
Donating blood has been shown to reduce particles in plasma and is a free and accessible way to lower your body's microplastic load.
Install reverse osmosis system to filter microplastics from drinking water
A reverse osmosis water system, which can be installed for as little as $270, is an effective way to filter microplastics from your home's drinking water.
Use metal lancet for accurate microplastic blood testing
To get an accurate microplastic blood test result, you must use a metal lancet, as a standard plastic lancet will contaminate the sample.
