Scientists discovered eight types of microplastics in all 36 men tested, including those used in Styrofoam and pipes. Semen samples with particles from piping showed less mobile sperm, potentially affecting fertility rates.
Microplastics have been found in major human organs and body parts, causing inflammation that disrupts sperm quality. These tiny particles, entering the body through various sources, have been linked to cancer and fertility problems.
Researchers identified microplastics in semen samples from 36 healthy participants. The most common type found was polystyrene, also used in packaging foam, with other types linked to potential health risks.
'Microplastics are now ubiquitous, found in all major organs and body parts in humans. They enter our bodies through plastic packaging, food, water, and air, linked to cancer and fertility issues,' stated researchers in Science of The Total Environment.
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