Microplastics are everywhere—and they’re making their way into your body.
From the water you drink to the food you eat, these tiny plastic particles are nearly impossible to avoid. But what happens once they enter your system? In this episode of The Wellness Zone, Dr. Barry Sears explores how microplastics disrupt hormones, fuel inflammation, and may even be linked to obesity, heart disease, and dementia. With studies showing they’re more likely to accumulate in the brain than the liver or kidneys, the long-term health risks are alarming.
Tune in to learn what you can do to minimize your exposure and protect your health.
- 00:00 Intro
- 00:51 What are microplastics?
- 02:52 Microplastics and the brain
- 03:42 Doing what we can to avoid ingesting microplastics
- 04:40 Are Stainless Steel waterbottles OK?
- 05:00 Microplastics and cooking pans
