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Endocrine disrupting microplastic linked to infertility and obesity risk

28 Apr 2023


According to a study published in Particles and Fibre Toxicology, microscale and nanoscale polyamide particles disrupt the endocrine system. In their murine study, scientists found that ingesting plastic particles led to lower reproductive hormone levels and impaired vascular function.

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