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Evidence of Microplastics in Humans

Evidence of Microplastics in Humans

The data suggests widespread biodistribution.

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Nov 14, 2024
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Microplastics are synthetic polymer compounds that form when large plastic materials are fragmented and micronized to a size ≤5 mm. According to Osman et al, microplastics are classified as either primary or secondary. Primary microplastics are intentionally added to products. Secondary microplastics are unintended byproducts of the degradation of larger plastic materials:

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