Texas A&M study links polyethylene microplastics to fatty liver disease

Widely used plastic may increase fatty liver disease risk

Polyethylene may contribute to fatty liver disease and worsen the condition when combined with an unhealthy diet.

A common food packaging plastic was thought harmless. It may contribute to liver disease

New research suggests a surprising everyday exposure could quietly amplify the effects of an unhealthy diet.

The invisible ingredient: How eight common foods deliver a daily dose of plastic

Microplastics and nanoplastics are pervasive in the food chain, contaminating everyday items from bottled water and processed foods to pantry staples like rice and salt, making dietary exposure widespread. Bottled water is a major source, with a single liter containing hundreds of thousands of plastic fragments—primarily nanoplastics—that shed from the bottle itself and purification filters. […]

Texas A&M study links polyethylene microplastics to fatty liver disease

Microplastics have become nearly impossible to avoid. They have been detected in oceans, drinking water and even the human body, but scientists are still uncovering how they affect human health.