September 08, 2025

Microplastics Found to Trigger Cancer-Linked Changes in Lung Cells

8 minutes

Microplastics were found to trigger cancer-like changes in healthy lung cells, including increased mobility, DNA damage, and activated survival pathways
Inhaled particles bypass your body’s defenses and embed deep in your lungs, where they silently disrupt cellular function without causing obvious inflammation
A review of 31 studies confirmed that microplastics harm your lungs, gut, and reproductive organs even at exposure levels that mimic everyday life
Smaller nanoplastics are especially dangerous because they cross into your bloodstream, reaching your liver, brain, and other organs where they cause long-term damage
Natural strategies like psyllium, chitosan, probiotics, and autophagy-enhancing nutrients help trap and remove plastic particles before they’re absorbed

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By Dr. Mercola

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September 08, 2025

8 minutes

Microplastics were found to trigger cancer-like changes in healthy lung cells, including increased mobility, DNA damage, and activated survival pathways
Inhaled particles bypass your body’s defenses and embed deep in your lungs, where they silently disrupt cellular function without causing obvious inflammation
A review of 31 studies confirmed that microplastics harm your lungs, gut, and reproductive organs even at exposure levels that mimic everyday life
Smaller nanoplastics are especially dangerous because they cross into your bloodstream, reaching your liver, brain, and other organs where they cause long-term damage
Natural strategies like psyllium, chitosan, probiotics, and autophagy-enhancing nutrients help trap and remove plastic particles before they’re absorbed

...more