Microplastics have quietly become part of our bodies, found in water, food, blood, and even the brain. But their most profound impact may lie within the gut. Tiny plastic particles interact with the intestinal microbiome, disrupting its delicate balance and triggering inflammation, oxidative stress, and immune reactions.

This episode explores how microplastics alter the gut microbiota, how these changes may contribute to metabolic and neurological disorders, and what current research reveals about their hidden pathways inside the human body. It also looks at protective strategies that can help the microbiome stay resilient in an increasingly plastic world.