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Hello everyone and welcome to Dr. Mercola's Cellular Wisdom. I Ethan Foster, and I'll be guiding us through today's discussion.

We're diving into a critical topic, the accumulation of microplastics in our brains,

and how this may affect cognitive health.

Joining me is our co-host, Alara Sky, who focuses on natural health insights.

Alara, thank you for being here.

It's a pleasure to be part of this conversation, Ethan.

Microplastics have become a serious concern, and research now shows these tiny particles

can go deeper into our bodies than many people realize.

Our goal is to walk through some recent studies and outline practical ways to minimize exposure.

Let's start with an overview. We're surrounded by plastic in modern life. From packaging

and clothing to kitchen items, we use plastic every day. The problem is that microscopic pieces

of plastic, called microplastics and nanoplastics, can be found in our food, our water, and even in the

air we breathe. Today we're focusing on how microplastics affect the human brain.

A key finding is that microplastics don't just pass through the body unnoticed, they accumulate.

Scientists have discovered that they can end up in the brain and may disrupt how it functions.

This poses a growing risk to public health and calls for immediate attention to our daily habits.

A 2025 study published in science advances examined how microplastics impact brain function.

Researchers used advanced imaging, specifically miniature two-photon microscopy,

to see what happened when microplastics were introduced into the bloodstream of mice.

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