Summary
- A new study has revealed that individuals who regularly chew gum may unknowingly ingest millions of micro-plastic particles each year.
- Micro-plastics are tiny plastic fragments typically less than five millimeters in size and they are found almost everywhere air water food and even chewing gum.
- On average a person who regularly chews gum may end up consuming the equivalent of 15 credit cards worth of plastic per year.
A new study has revealed that individuals who regularly chew gum may unknowingly ingest millions of micro-plastic particles each year.
Micro-plastics are tiny plastic fragments typically less than five millimeters in size and they are found almost everywhere air water food and even chewing gum.
Research suggests that these microscopic plastic particles can infiltrate the body potentially damaging cells and DNA.
Over time this may lead to genetic mutations and an increased risk of diseases such as cancer.
A recent study conducted at the University of California discovered that chewing gum releases micro-plastics into saliva.
These particles can then travel through the digestive system accumulating in the body.
On average a person who regularly chews gum may end up consuming the equivalent of 15 credit cards worth of plastic per year.
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