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What Gastroenterologists Should Know About Microplastics and Nanoplastics.
Sareena Ali1, Alexis N Peña2, Yannis S Lafazanos1
1Departments of Internal Medicine.
Microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) are pervasive environmental contaminants. This review highlights their bioaccumulation, toxic effects on the gastrointestinal tract, and the urgent need to understand their impact on gut health and microbiota.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Toxicology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Global plastic production and use are rapidly increasing, leading to widespread environmental contamination.
- Limited recycling and recovery options result in the persistence of microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) in ecosystems.
- Human exposure to MNPs is inevitable due to their ubiquity.
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