Microplastics is a term that has only recently become highlighted in mainstream health and wellness media, and emerging research suggests it may be one of the biggest threats to human health we're currently facing. 

New studies have found microplastic levels in human brain tissue increased by 50% between 2016 and 2024, with concentrations significantly higher than in other organs. There isn't a place in the human body where these particles haven't been found, with connections to increased heart disease risk and immune system changes.

In this episode, Dr. Nafysa Parpia discusses the latest microplastics research with environmental medicine expert Dr. Lyn Patrick. They review current studies on health impacts, examine the primary exposure sources in daily life, and discuss practical reduction strategies, including alternative containers, water filtration, and dietary changes. Dr. Patrick also covers emerging research on potential treatments like plasmapheresis and explains why simple avoidance measures may be the most effective approach for reducing ongoing exposure.

Episode Highlights:

• Microplastics act as "Trojan horses" carrying 1,100 toxic chemicals
• Brain microplastic levels have increased 50% in just eight years
• People with arterial microplastics are 4.5x more likely to die
• The biggest microplastic offenders and unexpected places where microplastics are found in our everyday lives
• Plasmapheresis shows promise for removing plastic from blood
• Simple strategies to reduce daily exposure

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Listen in to learn more : 

(02:30) Impact of Microplastics on the Environment 

(18:51) Microplastic Contamination in Beverage Containers 

(30:10) Reducing Plastic Body Burden 

(35:14) Importance of Indoor Air Quality 

(41:11) Lead, Cadmium, and Plastic

About Lyn Patrick, ND

Dr. Lyn Patrick is the Medical Director of EMEI Global, an online post-graduate program for healthcare providers in environmental medicine. She also holds a doctorate in naturopathic medicine and has been in private practice for the past 30 years. She is a published author of numerous articles in peer-reviewed medical journals. She speaks internationally on the integrative medical treatment of chronic hepatitis C, environmental medicine, liver disease, and endocrine disruption. 

Learn more about EMEI Global: https://emeiglobal.com/

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