Daily Plastic May Raise Your Risk of Fatty Liver Disease
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One of the plastics we use most daily may not be as harmless as it seemed.A study in animals links polyethylene microplastics with a higher build-up of fat in the liver, especially when combined with an unhealthy diet
Daily Plastic May Raise Your Risk of Fatty Liver Disease
Tiny pieces of plastic are now found almost everywhere, from oceans and soil to food, drinking water and the human body. Scientists are increasingly trying to understand whether these microplastics are simply passing through us or whether repeated exposure could affect our health. A new study from researchers at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine […] The post Daily Plastic May Raise Your Risk of Fatty Liver Disease appeared first on Knowri…
Researchers at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have found evidence that one of the world's most common plastics may be polluting more than just the environment. Their findings suggest that the combination of polyethylene and an unhealthy diet may contribute to and worsen fatty liver disease.
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