We look at what they are, how to ditch them, and then how to detox from them…
5 Simple Ways To Ditch Microplastics At Home
Microplastic production and human exposure is increasing every year.
These tiny particles (less than 5 mm) and even smaller nanoplastics (1 nanometer to 1 micrometer, about the width of a human hair) are now found in our water, food, air, and household products.
Over time, these particles can accumulate in the body through ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact, and have been detected in tissues including the brain, liver, and kidneys.
While research continues to evolve, reducing exposure where we can is a powerful step for long-term wellness.
In this video, we’re breaking down why microplastics matter and sharing 5 easy, practical swaps to help you reduce everyday exposure.
You’ll Learn:
What microplastics and nanoplastics are
Where exposure commonly comes from
Simple household swaps to cut down your intake
How to build a cleaner, lower-toxin environment for your family
These are meaningful steps toward a cleaner home and a healthier body.
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Why it matters
01:55 - 5 swaps to avoid microplastics
02:25 - Cutting boards
02:42 - Tea bags
03:35 - Containers
04:56 - Bottles
06:03 - Making it Happen
Studies Mentioned
Bioaccumulation of microplastics in decedent human brains (1:56)
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03453-1
Microplastics and Cardiovascular Diseases: Importance of Coexisting Environmental Pollutants
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.124.069801
Rapid single-particle chemical imaging of nanoplastics by SRS microscopy
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38190543/
5 Ways to Detox Microplastic
00:00 - Intro
01:17 - Detox pathways
02:06 - Fiber
02:52 - Sweat
04:08 - Spirulina Chlorella
05:04 - Probiotics
06:54 - Making it Happen
Studies Mentioned
Bioaccumulation of microplastics in decedent human brains
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03453-1
Blood, urine, and sweat (BUS) study: monitoring and elimination of bioaccumulated toxic elements
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21057782/
Could probiotics protect against human toxicity caused by polystyrene nanoplastics and microplastics?
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1186724/full











