Here at Well Woven, we believe that humans are not inevitably going to get diseases just based on their genetics. In fact, many disease diseases can be prevented or even treated by a lifestyle alone. We have been learning a lot recently about environmental toxins and microplastics. Emerging data is suggesting that microplastics have the following effects on human health:
Found even in the placenta of babys in the womb
Triggers oxidative stress and inflammation
Linked to cardiovascular events (atheromas)
Harms sperm quality and reproductive health
Causes gut dysbiosis and GI inflammation
Associated with neurotoxicity and cognitive effects
Endocrine disruption mimicking hormones
Suspected link to colon and lung cancer
Metabolic effects: diabetes risk, lipid changes
Thus one way we strive towards health is switching from plastic water dispenser to glass for all of our patients (and ourselves) in the waiting room. Thought it is substantially more expensive, we view it as an investment in our health and our patient's health.
Dr. Lok at Well Woven is a primary care physician that takes a more comprehensive approach to health and includes lesser discussed approaches to health such as minimizing toxin and microplastic exposure. Schedule a meet & greet today.
References:
Evidence remains largely preclinical; human data are emerging but limited.
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The Science of the Total Environment. 2021. Rahman A, Sarkar A, Yadav OP, Achari G, Slobodnik J.Review
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Insights Into the Efficiency and Health Impacts of Emerging Microplastic Bioremediation Approaches.
Global Change Biology. 2025. Yannick Ngaba MJ, Rennenberg H, Hu B.Review
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Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Atheromas and Cardiovascular Events.
The New England Journal of Medicine. 2024. Marfella R, Prattichizzo F, Sardu C, et al.Observational
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Environmental Science & Technology. 2024. Chartres N, Cooper CB, Bland G, et al.SR
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Chemosphere. 2024. Chakraborty S, Banerjee M, Jayaraman G, Rajeswari V D.Review
