09/01/2026
Microplastics are everywhere. But what could that mean for our health?
Emerging research is raising important questions about how microplastics may interact with the body, including potential effects on inflammation, immune function, the gut barrier, and the microbiome.
Research in this area is still developing, and scientists continue to study what these findings may mean for long-term human health. What we do know is that microplastics are being detected throughout our environment and increasingly within the human body, making this an important area of ongoing research.
Understanding our everyday exposure is an important first step toward making more informed choices about our health.