Plaque Reveal: Shocking Link Found Between Microplastics in Carotid Artery and Heart Attack, Stroke, and Death
Naples, Italy – New research published in The New England Journal of Medicine suggests that individuals with microplastics and nanoplastics found in plaque lining a major blood vessel in their neck may face a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, or death. This study is the first to establish a connection between these minuscule plastic particles, resulting from degraded plastic pollution, and cardiovascular disease. Microplastics, particles smaller than 5 millimeters, and nanoplastics, even tinier and …