Microplastics found in breast milk: What experts have to say
Recent research has uncovered the presence of microplastics in breast milk. Ingestion through contaminated food, water and even airborne particles are possible ways of how microplastics find their way into breast milk. Breast milk, often referred to as “liquid gold,” has long been celebrated for its essential nutrients and protective properties for infants. However, recent […]
Microplastics: Polluting our blood, foetuses – and dairy and meat we eat
Microplastics are now being found in the meat and dairy we eat every day, according to a new study. A report by environmental non-profit, Plastic Soup Foundation, reveals that 73 per cent of the products they tested contained microplastics – the material left behind when plastics decompose. The research points to plastics being present in […]
