The Surprising Link Between that 'Plastic Spoon' of Microplastics in Your Brain and What You Eat

Researcher shares startling reason their family doesn't wear shoes in the home: 'One of the things that can help reduce exposure'

Researchers are sounding the alarm about the increasing prevalence of microplastics and the risks they pose — and as many conscientious consumers seek to limit their exposure to plastic, one expert warned of an unexpected source for plastic particulate contamination at home. "Microplastics" are defined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency as "small plastic pieces less than five millimeters long," with the typical focus of researchers b…

The surprising link between that 'plastic spoon' of microplastics in your brain and what you eat

Here's what the latest research says.

Foods 'driving an autism, depression and dementia epidemic' revealed in study

FOODS that make up around 57 per cent of the average UK diet are fuelling autism, depression and dementia cases, scientists warn. In a major new review, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have been linked to rising rates of neurological disorders. GettyMicroplastics are found in alarming quantities in UPFs[/caption] The actual culprit is believed to be microplastics, which are found in alarming levels in UPFs. UPFs are more susceptible to microplastic…

Papers Detail How Human Brains Contain a 'Spoonful of Plastic' Linked to Ultra-Processed Foods: Microplastics, abundant in ultra-processed foods, are accumulating in the human brain at alarming rates and may contribute to global rise in depression, anxiet

The link between unhealthy diets and poor mental health is nothing new. But a new set of studies suggests the problem may be deeper than previously known. Four scientific papers, published in the journal Brain Medicine, reveal a disturbing link between microplastics, ultra-processed foods (UPFs), and mental health.

Is there a link between nutrition, microplastics and mental health? A series of articles in "Brain Medicine" suggests that microplastics from heavily processed foods accumulates in the brain and possibly favors depression and dementia. The article Microplastics: Research warns of brain risks first appeared on ingenieur.de - Jobbörse und Nachrichtsportal für Ingenieure.