UAB research has characterized in detail how polymer-based commercial tea bags release millions of nanoplastics and microplastics when infused. The study shows for the first time the capacity of these particles to be absorbed by human intestinal cells, and are thus able to reach the bloodstream and spread throughout the body.

UAB research has characterized in detail how polymer-based commercial tea bags release millions of nanoplastics and microplastics when infused. The study shows for the first time the capacity of these particles to be absorbed by human intestinal cells, and are thus able to reach the bloodstream and spread throughout the body.

  • @MonkeyDatabase
    3•5 days ago

    Mitigation is important. Abstinence is pointless. Microplastics are everywhere.

    I just thought it was overkill and seemed kinda wasteful. It’s not asbestos. You could have re-gifted to a conservative family member if you think it’s so bad. Play the long con.

    • @[email protected]
      1•5 days ago

      I agree for the most part, I just avoid plastic where I can. I think my mom ended up drinking them. I don’t see a point in trying to regift or pawn off plastic, it belongs in the trash in my view.