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flag Americans ingest about 5 grams of microplastics weekly, study finds, raising health concerns.

flag A recent study reveals that the average person ingests about 5 grams of microplastics weekly, totaling around 250 grams over a 70-year lifespan. flag Microplastics, found in food, water, and various products, pose potential health risks including inflammation and endocrine disruption. flag While wastewater treatment plants reduce microplastics, they cannot eliminate them entirely, leading researchers to call for stricter regulations and development of biodegradable alternatives.

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