Nkazi and Khwezi discuss a very timely topic on how microplastics impact the environment which in turn affects human health.  Please see the timestamps below for your convenience:

00:00 Intro
01:11 What are microplastics?
03:32  Why is plastic is everywhere 
04:40 Microplastics in human samples, 
07:20 Possible research project on the Mediterranean Diet? 
09:15 Obesogenic effects of microplastics and plastic additives. a) peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs), b) oxidative stress and c) microbiome and Gut Dysbiosis. (1, 2) 14:50 Practical steps to limit the exposure
18:49 Lunch box and container alternatives 
21:37 Research Gaps and Basic science 
24:20 Outro 

 References 

1.         Kannan K, Vimalkumar K. A Review of Human Exposure to Microplastics and Insights Into Microplastics as Obesogens. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2021;12:724989.

2.         Yee MS, Hii LW, Looi CK, et al. Impact of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Human Health. Nanomaterials (Basel). 2021;11(2).

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