A recent scientific study has shed light on the potential effects of micro- and nanoplastics on cardiovascular health, highlighting their role in stimulating oxidative stress processes that may affect cell and tissue integrity.
The scientific journal Nature reported on Saturday that the study, supervised by researchers and physicians from the Grossman School of Medicine at New York University and the New York Center for Environmental Health, led by Dr. Leonardo Trasande, investigated the interaction of these particles with the biological environment within the body.
The results showed that micro- and nanoplastics are not necessarily biologically inert, as they can contribute to the generation of what is known as "free radicals," highly reactive molecules that can damage cells and increase oxidative stress. Laboratory experiments demonstrated that the interaction of these particles with fluids and tissues can lead to chemical changes affecting the cellular environment.
The study emphasized the importance of continuing research into the effects of exposure to plastic particles on human health, alongside reducing exposure sources, such as avoiding heating food in plastic containers and using suitable alternatives like glass and stainless steel when storing food and beverages.
These findings highlight the importance of understanding the health impacts of plastic pollutants, especially with their increasing use in daily life, and the need for further studies to determine their direct link to cardiovascular diseases.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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