microplastics in our brains.
Published in Brain/Neurology.
A study published in Nature Medicine reveals troubling findings: high concentrations of microplastics have been detected in human brains, surpassing levels found in any other organ. This raises concerns about their potential role in neurological diseases.
Research from the University of New Mexico (UNM) shows that plastic buildup in the brain has increased by 50% over the past eight years, with dementia patients showing up to 10 times higher levels. Lead author Matthew Campen suggests these plastics may block blood flow in capillaries or disrupt brain connections, possibly contributing to dementia. However, further research is still needed to fully understand the implications.