In this informative episode of the Liz Moody podcast, Dr. Tracey Woodruff, a renowned researcher and professor at UCSF, joins to discuss the issues of microplastics. Dr. Woodruff explains what microplastics are and how they infiltrate our daily lives through food, water, air, and consumer products. The conversation delves into the potential health impacts of microplastics, including reproductive issues, respiratory problems, cancer risks, and metabolic disorders. Dr. Woodruff discusses recent studies on microplastics in the human body and the regulatory challenges surrounding plastic use. She ends by sharing hopeful and practical steps we can all take to reduce exposure to microplastics as well as provides insight into legal and environmental actions needed to mitigate this growing concern.

Visit Tracey’s Toxic Matters | Program on Reproductive Health website with tips on what you can do to prevent exposure for yourself, your family, and your community. You can also check out This Microplastics Study Tracey worked on.

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