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Researchers from the University of Birmingham tested 155 samples of popular beverages sold in UK supermarkets and coffee shops and found microplastics in every single one. While the contamination was widespread, the concentration of these pesky particles varied greatly between drinks — with one surprising factor driving a sharp increase.
Microplastics — tiny fragments of plastic ranging from 1 nanometer to 5 millimeters — are what’s left behind when bigger plastic pieces break down over time. Subtle colorectal cancer signs to look out for — after James Van Der Beek was 'gutted' to miss 'Dawson's Creek' reunionI'm an ER doc and people always ask about the weirdest thing I've pulled out of a patient's butt Researchers tested 31 different beverages — including coffee, tea, energy drinks, soda and juice — filtering the samples in a lab and analyzing them under a microscope. “We found a ubiquitous presence of microplastics in all the cold and hot drinks we looked at, which is pretty alarming,” Mohamed Abdallah, the study’s lead author, toldtopped the charts, with an average of 49 to 81 microplastics per liter — more than double the 24 to 38 found in iced tea.The findings suggest that heat speeds up the release of plastic particles from packaging, driving the higher count in hot drinks. Hot tea served in disposable cups had the most microplastics overall, averaging 22 particles per cup compared to 14 per cup when brewed in glass containers. “This supports previous studies indicating that heat increases microplastic release from packaging materials, thereby suggesting that hot beverages pose a greater risk of microplastic exposure than cold beverages,” the researchers said.Fruit juice contained between 19 and 41 microplastics per liter, while energy drinks had slightly fewer, ranging from 14 to 36.Curious about how much plastic we actually swallow, the researchers also surveyed more than 200 adults in the UK about their daily drink habits.On average, they found that women consume about 1.7 microplastic particles per kilogram of body weight each day, while men take in roughly 1.6.The full impact of microplastic ingestion on human health remains unclear, but scientists have found these particles building up in our They can also carry harmful chemicals like heavy metals and hormone disruptors, which may leach into the body and interfere with processes like Given these potential long-term risks, Abdallah told The Independent there “should definitely be legislative action” to limit human exposure to microplastics.I could never hit my protein or fiber count — then I found ‘candy’ that helps me curb cravings and crush my goalsI traded my ‘fridge cigarettes’ for these shockingly addictive prebiotic sodas — now I’m hookedHow to get the Amazon Prime settlement refund — see if you're eligibleTrump rages at bombshell report alleging FBI had 274 agents in crowd during Capitol riotLola Young collapses on stage at music festival after canceling concert for mental health Conspiracy Theorists Are Locked In On ‘Snake Eyes,’ A 1998 Movie Featuring The Assassination Of A Character Named Charles Kirkland
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