New research from NYU Langone Health and Concordia University reveals that our daily exposure to plastic is far greater than we imagine — and the consequences are not harmless.
From early childhood, exposure to plastics through food, cosmetics, and bottled water has been linked to obesity, hormonal disruption, infertility, asthma, and even impaired brain development.
Children’s Exposure to Plastics – The Silent Trigger Behind Obesity, Infertility, and Asthma
According to The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, children are particularly vulnerable because their nervous and hormonal systems are still developing.
Chemicals such as phthalates, bisphenols (BPA, BPS), and PFAS act as endocrine disruptors — imitating or blocking natural hormones and disrupting the body’s delicate biochemical balance.
The long-term effects include:
- impaired growth and development,
- hormonal imbalance,
- increased risk of obesity and insulin resistance,
- reduced fertility in both sexes,
- neurotoxicity and cognitive decline.
Bottled Water – A Hidden Threat in Every Sip
Researchers from Concordia University warn that bottled water drinkers ingest up to 90,000 more microplastic particles per year than those who drink tap water.
These invisible particles can pass biological barriers, accumulate in tissues, and cause chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and hormonal disruption.
Although the full long-term effects of microplastic exposure remain unclear, strong evidence links it to:
- immune and inflammatory imbalance,
- liver and kidney dysfunction,
- hormonal and metabolic disorders,
- neurological and cognitive issues.
How to Reduce Microplastic Exposure
- Use glass or stainless steel bottles instead of plastic.
- Avoid microwaving food in plastic or washing plastic containers in dishwashers.
- Never store bottled water in hot environments or direct sunlight.
- Choose cosmetics free of phthalates and parabens.
- Drink tap water when safe — it’s often under stricter regulation than bottled water.
Source: Sarah Sajedi, Chunjiang An, Zhi Chen. Unveiling the hidden chronic health risks of nano- and microplastics in single-use plastic water bottles: A review. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2025; 495: 138948 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.138948
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