Doctor reveals this type of “seafood” accumulates “microplastics” that can cause serious diseases without your knowing it.
Research has found that microplastic pollution in food is the main cause of serious diseases to the body. Dr. Zhang Shiheng explained that the body can expel foreign substances mixed in food from the body through urine or sweat. However, microplastics are difficult to expel and may also interfere with the bacteria in the intestines, resulting in a worsening intestinal environment.
Dr. Zhang Shiheng is a doctor who specializes in emergency medicine, preventive medicine, anti-aging medicine, and cancer medicine. Recently, he has been posting content on his YouTube channel about the results of a study by South Korean scientists in September that found that microplastic pollution may be the cause of premature aging in humans. Plastic breaks down into nanoparticles that can easily enter the human body through the digestive system, respiratory system, and even the skin.
In the past, microplastics were believed to be non-reactive. However, a study by South Korean scientists found that microplastics can accumulate in the fat of lab mice, causing fat accumulation or “lipogenesis” and accelerating the aging process in humans. For example, the concentration of microplastics in the stool of patients with irritable bowel syndrome is higher.
In addition, the concentration of microplastics in the liver tissue of patients with cirrhosis is higher. It was found that patients with blockage in blood vessels from coronary artery disease or accumulation in various organs such as the heart, lungs, testicles, kidneys, joints, spine, brain, etc., the accumulation of microplastics also causes the deterioration process of the สมัคร ufabet body to occur faster.
Dr. Zhang said that microplastics can damage cells and genes, which could be harmful to health. He gave four tips on how to avoid microplastics:
- Filter drinking water – including water used for drinking and cooking. Since most microplastics enter the body through food, drinking water is a major source of microplastic accumulation. Therefore, you should choose a water filter bottle or water filter device that can filter more than 90% of microplastics.
- Avoid eating seafood with digestive tracts – Microplastics accumulate in the sea. Marine animals come into contact with plastic through their food intake, and most plastics accumulate in their digestive tracts. “In particular, shellfish, such as oysters and clams, are the ones most contaminated with microplastics. This is because when humans eat these shellfish whole, they are eating their digestive tracts as well.” In contrast, when eating fish, we usually remove the internal organs first, which reduces the risk of ingesting microplastics. Therefore, we should mainly eat fish and choose small fish that are at the bottom of the food chain.
- Keep your house clean – Dust in your house can contain microplastics that can be inhaled into your lungs. Once microplastics enter your lungs, they break down into small particles and can spread to your organs, including your brain, causing harm to your body.
- Avoid plastic packaging – Not only can plastic packaging release harmful chemicals, it can also break down into microplastics easily. If you use plastic containers, avoid heating or heating them directly, and never put hot food in plastic containers. It’s best to use heat-resistant containers or containers you bring from home.
Avoiding the consumption and contact with microplastics in daily life can help reduce the risk of various diseases and help slow down the aging of the body.