Plastic has become an inseparable part of our daily lives and, unfortunately, a part of our bodies as well. From water bottles to tea cups and paper plates, plastic is everywhere. Its excessive use is threatening human survival. Tiny plastic particles, known as microplastics, are entering the air, water, and food we consume. Researchers have found that these plastic particles are infiltrating our bodies, affecting vital organs such as the heart, brain, kidneys, and liver.
Changing lifestyles and dietary habits have negatively impacted human health in many ways. Hazardous microplastics are spreading throughout all organs of the body. Recently, researchers at New Mexico University discovered microplastic particles in men's testicles. Similarly, Chinese researchers found these plastic particles in sperm. A study involving 36 healthy young men in China revealed that all their sperm samples contained microplastics.
Researchers detected plastic particles like polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, and polystyrene, commonly used in making plastic water bottles and bags, in the sperm. These microplastics hinder sperm motility and affect their development, raising concerns about male fertility. A study conducted in Italy also reported finding microplastics in men's sperm, highlighting the severe impact on reproductive health. Experts recommend avoiding plastic as much as possible to mitigate these effects.
