A study reveals that consuming food from plastic takeout containers could heighten the risk of congestive heart failure. It highlights the connection between gut biome alterations and inflammation leading to circulatory damage. Researchers surveyed over 3,000 people in China and conducted experiments on rats exposed to plastic chemicals to understand the health implications. The study indicates a significant association between frequent plastic use and heart disease, building on prior evidence linking specific plastic compounds to various health threats. The research underscores the hazards posed by leachates from heated plastic containers.
The study found that eating from plastic containers significantly increases the risk of congestive heart failure, potentially due to gut biome alterations causing inflammation.
Researchers suspect changes to the gut biome linked to eating from plastic may cause inflammation that ultimately damages the circulatory system.
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