Mikroplastik als Gesundheitsgefahr für den Menschen

Abstract

Erst kürzlich, im Oktober des vergangenen Jahres, haben Forscher Mikroplastik in menschlichen Stuhlproben nachgewiesen. Obwohl zu diesem Zeitpunkt noch nicht viele Erkenntnisse zum Thema Mikroplastik im Menschen vorlagen, hat diese Schlagzeile weithin schockiert. Denn die Belastung von Mikroplastik ist heute in unserer Umwelt überall vorzufinden: in unserer Atemluft, in unserem landwirtschaftlichen Boden und in unserem Grundwasser.

Micro(nano)plastics and Their Potential Impact on Human Gut Health: A Narrative Review

“…Plastic is a key component in a diverse range of industrial and consumer products, including cosmetics, detergents, paints, synthetic fertilizers, and pesticides, among others. Unfortunately, MPs have been detected in various food products, such as processed foods, beer, seafood, and sugar-sweetened beverages [ 8 , 9 ].…”

“…Plastic is a key component in a diverse range of industrial and consumer products, including cosmetics, detergents, paints, synthetic fertilizers, and pesticides, among others. Unfortunately, MPs have been detected in various food products, such as processed foods, beer, seafood, and sugarsweetened beverages [8,9]. This widespread plastic contamination, which has been attributed to the limited recycling efforts and the absence of regulatory frameworks, has had a substantial impact on aquatic, terrestrial, and atmospheric environments.…”