Study Finds Glass Bottles Contain a Surprising Amount of Microplastics

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It is preferable to heat the food in glass or ceramic containers and avoid leaving bottles of water in the car, for example Mexico City.- Food containers, toys, water pipes, textiles, cosmetics or bottles mostly made from chemical compounds associated with microplastics, such as bisphenol A (BPA), could cause, among other health disorders, breast cancer. The research professor of the Department of Pharmacology of the Faculty of Medicine of UNAM,…

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Microplastics are associated with a variety of health problems. More and more new evidence shows that microplastics interfere with the immune system and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and death. Traditional Chinese medicine can fundamentally prevent the impact of microplastics by regulating the body.

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Long perceived as a more environmentally friendly and healthy alternative to plastic, glass bottles come back to the shelves. However, a study published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis by the National Health Security Agency (ANSES) questions this reputation. Produced by the food safety unit of Boulogne-sur-Mer, it reveals that these containers contain levels of microplastics up to fifty times higher than those of plastic bottles …

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A study by the French food safety agency has made a surprising finding. According to its investigation, microplastics showed the highest contamination in drinks in glass bottles. Scientists believe that they are released into the drinks because of the metal caps that these containers usually have.