Are Microplastics The New Hidden Threat To Bone Strength? Experts Weigh In

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In recent years, microplastics, particles smaller than five millimetres, have become a growing global concern. Once thought to be only an environmental issue, they’re now being found in human blood, lungs, and even the placenta. But new research hints at a worrying frontier – your bones. Scientists are beginning to explore how these invisible pollutants might interfere with bone strength, density, and regeneration, potentially increasing the risk of osteoporosis or early bone weakness without you ever realising it.

The Invisible Intruders In Your Body

“ Microplastics have infiltrated food, water, and even the air we breathe. Once inside the body, they can trigger oxidative stress and inflammation, processes that disrupt normal bone metabolism," says Dr. Ashwani