Microplastics: The Silent Threat Damaging Kidneys and Liver Through Air, Water, Food

• Microplastics, tiny plastic particles, are entering the human body via air, water, and food, posing serious health risks.
• Shirjeel Ahmed Siddiqui, an AMU researcher, highlights microplastic pollution as a global problem affecting both environment and human health.
• Sources include breakdown of larger plastics, cosmetic micro-beads, and contaminated food products.
• Microplastics can obstruct blood flow, cause breathing difficulties, and impair nutrient absorption in the liver and kidneys.
• They are linked to hormonal imbalances, reduced reproductive capacity, and kidney damage, emphasizing the need for the 3R principle: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

Why It Matters: Microplastics are a pervasive threat, silently damaging organs; reducing plastic use and increasing awareness are crucial.