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The Age of the Plastic

Microplastics have invaded our daily lives, from the remote depths of the ocean to the deepest parts of our lungs. This unfortunate but preventable scourge does not spare our gastrointestinal tract. How much plastic do you consume?

Recent studies show that the average person consumes about five grams of micro- and nano-plastics weekly. This number can easily be equated to eating one credit card every seven days. It happens through breathing, drinking, eating, and using cosmetics. Maybe, we should accept these can be part of our system.

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