Microplastics: What Are They Doing to Our Bodies?

Overview

We have heard about microplastics and how they are bad for nature, but what do they do inside our bodies? How are the plastics getting into our bodies and where are they going? And do they increase risk of diseases like cardiovascular disease? What is BPA and how does it disrupt our bodies? And why should we care about the tea bag we use? These questions and more will be explored in this lecture.

Learning Objectives

• Explain the effects of microplastics on patients' bodies
• List ways that patients can reduce the amount of microplastics they consume
• Describe BPA and how it is an endocrine disruptor and what that means