Nanoplastics linked to heart attack, stroke and early death, study finds

Carotid arteries, which carry blood to the brain and can become clogged with cholesterol plaques, may also accumulate microplastics or nanoplastics. A recent study found that people with these plastic particles in their carotid artery tissues were twice as likely to have a heart attack, stroke, or die within three years compared to those without plastic contamination. Although more research is needed to confirm these findings on a larger scale, the study highlights the potential association between plastics and cardiovascular events. These tiny plastics, including nanoplastics, can impact major organs by disrupting cellular processes and depositing harmful chemicals. Reducing plastic exposure is challenging but using alternatives like stainless steel and glass containers, avoiding microwaving food in plastic, and reducing use of disposable plastics can help.