I wish I could do this one in Spanish, but it will be in English. The preliminary program for the meeting is here. Register for it here.
by Marion Nestle
Jun
27
2024
Microplastics are where? Oops.
If you haven’t been worried about microplastics in your body, perhaps this study will get your attention.
Here’s the abstract:
Its alarming conclusion:
The detection of MPs in penile tissue raises inquiries on the ramifications of environmental pollutants on sexual health.
Our research adds a key dimension to the discussion on man-made pollutants, focusing on MPs in the male reproductive system.
Everyone is worried about the decline in male sperm counts. Could endocrine disrupting plastics be a cause? If so, it’s time to get serious about cleaning them up and not producing more.