Found a couple of videos from Dr. Rhonda Patrick to illuminate the problems with and sources of microplastic exposure.
These are long but very worthwhile.
Warning: These are “Eye of Sauron” videos that may overwhelm you. Take breaks! I had to…
Takeaways:
- Be cautious with your children’s clothing as they are still in development. Avoid polyester and rayon as they do shed micro- and nanoparticles of plastic.
- Avoid using “moisture wicking” fabrics, especially because they are generally worn when exercising and, therefore, are heating up and stretching, which hastens the breakdown of the fabric.
- Avoid drinking from plastic water bottles if possible. Be aware that some single-serve metal water bottles will have plastic lining. But of course, drink from these if they’re your only choice.
- In the kitchen, avoid heating anything made or lined with plastic. That means avoid microwaving or even washing in high temperatures. It’s best to just throw these away and replace them with glass.
- Avoid situations where vinegars or acidic fruits are used in plastic (to-go salads, etc.) as the vinegar/acid will work the same as heat to break down the plastic and release chemicals.
- Microwave popcorn bags are lined in BPA, and that is released in the microwave. Avoid!!
- Aluminum cans are also lined with BPAs, which are forever chemicals, which take years to leave your body.
- Avoid getting any hot beverage in a to-go cup (plastic-lined). Because these are cheap and flexible, the BPA is released quickly when hot coffee or tea is put in. Carry a reusable mug and ask the barista to use it directly.
- Throw out any non-stick cooking pans and replace with steel or cast iron.
- Silicon baking materials are not to be used or trusted.
Explore her videos for more info on health and microplastics… including how to hasten their excretion from the body. Hint: sulforaphane, fibrous diet, etc.
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