It's Science Sunday! Today is another paper for our plastics and human health ongoing series: G. Oliveri Conti et al., “Micro- and Nano-Plastics in Edible Fruit and Vegetables. The First Diet Risks Assessment for the General Population,” https://t.co/fsf8bYfmp4 @IucnOcean
Micro- and nano-plastics in edible fruit and vegetables. The first diet risks assessment for the general population.
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The collective tone emphasizes the significance of microplastics in food sources, with mentions of contamination levels, sources like clothing and food packaging, and calls for policy action. The words 'evidence,' 'health risks,' and 'policy' reflect a serious tone, indicating both high interest and moderate engagement on the environmental health impact of the publication.
Most discussions support concern about microplastics in food, indicating general agreement with the article's findings, as seen in posts referencing environmental health risks and support for policy action.
The posts express high curiosity and concern about the implications of microplastics in everyday foods, especially fruits and vegetables, which resonate with public health interests.
Several posts delve into specifics, mentioning the contamination levels, sources like clothing and packaging, and potential health impacts, showing active engagement.
While some posts highlight the importance of policy changes and awareness, the overall impact is moderate, as discussions focus on raising concern rather than immediate solutions.
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- Microplastics (MPs) are a growing public health concern, but their toxicity is still not fully understood, and there was previously no data on MPs in edible vegetables and fruits.
- The study analyzed common fruits and vegetables for MP contamination, finding apples and carrots to be the most contaminated, with MPs varying in size but mostly small enough to be within the 10 micron range.
- Estimated daily intake levels show adults and children ingest more MPs from apples than carrots, with higher contamination levels found in fruits bought from fruiter shops compared to supermarkets.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyMicro- and nano-plastics in edible fruit and vegetables. The first die... https://t.co/Ar2eJTYjhq
Micro- and nano-plastics in edible fruit and vegetables. The first die... https://t.co/Y3Do3lyGWV
#Microplastics reaching our plates: https://t.co/j7GO4x92hz (source paper: https://t.co/jYX6xiwhcl). @EU_ENV: synthetic clothing is one of the major sources: https://t.co/LdV2jp4Av6 (car tyres also ‼️ e-cars) Act now on policies! #Wool provides an alternative (ask @tweet4wool)
Micro- And Nano-Plastics in Edible Fruit and Vegetables. The First Diet Risks Assessment for the General Population: https://t.co/u7kTCSuP05
There is evidence that the micronutrient-rich foods that are staples of the @bryan_johnson Blueprint protocol (fruits and vegetables) are also high in microplastics: https://t.co/WRWnCxWfAB
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@JonathanChames @foundmyfitness yes Micro- and nano-plastics in edible fruit and vegetables. The first diet risks assessment for the general population "MPs <10 μm ranged by 52,050 to 233,000 particles/g depending on vegetable samples." https://t.co/wVD7hDGJVD
Chewing gum & Microplastics (1 of 6) #microplastics #chewing gum Microplastics are minuscule bits of polymers—that don’t break down. They have been found in the air, water, and everyday items, from tea bags to produce. (Environ Res. 2020. 10.1016/j.envres.2020.109677)
RT @IUCN_Plastics: It's Science Sunday! Today is another paper for our plastics and human health ongoing series: G. Oliveri Conti et al., “…
It's Science Sunday! Today is another paper for our plastics and human health ongoing series: G. Oliveri Conti et al., “Micro- and Nano-Plastics in Edible Fruit and Vegetables. The First Diet Risks Assessment for the General Population,” https://t.co/fsf8bYfmp4 @IucnOcean
https://t.co/Hw8k44Rpo1? #thisiswhywecanthavenicethings #apples #organic #fruit #health #healthy
There is evidence that the micronutrient-rich foods that are staples of the @bryan_johnson Blueprint protocol (fruits and vegetables) are also high in microplastics: https://t.co/WRWnCxWfAB
@NOS Er zitten ook microplastics in bijvoorbeeld groente, fruit en mineraalwater uit plastic flesjes (https://t.co/85YedUWaiG). Dat NOS dit niet noemt doet vermoeden dat dit artikel past in het kader van de kruistocht van onze regering tegen de veehouderij.
@xtyfo @Enderr4T @connellykirsten @jthomsonPHIL Everything. Apples, carrots, salad, everything. https://t.co/ctK7H4I0N5
Micro- and nano-plastics in edible fruit and vegetables. The first diet risks assessment for the general population https://t.co/xib40ZH5AM
RT @PabloPastos: #Microplastics reaching our plates: https://t.co/j7GO4x92hz (source paper: https://t.co/jYX6xiwhcl). @EU_ENV: synthetic c…
#Microplastics reaching our plates: https://t.co/j7GO4x92hz (source paper: https://t.co/jYX6xiwhcl). @EU_ENV: synthetic clothing is one of the major sources: https://t.co/LdV2jp4Av6 (car tyres also ‼️ e-cars) Act now on policies! #Wool provides an alternative (ask @tweet4wool)
Micro- and nano-plastics in edible fruit and vegetables. The first die... https://t.co/hvwtdbgZ71 Another environmental factor as your illustrious leader, with No science education gets rid of environmental regulations.
Micro- and nano-plastics in edible fruit and vegetables. The first diet risks assessment for the general population https://t.co/I2mt6S0QA9
Micro- and nano-plastics in edible fruit and vegetables. The first diet risks assessment for the general population - ScienceDirect Endocrine disruptors.
Micro- and nano-plastics in edible fruit and vegetables. The first die... https://t.co/Y3Do3lyGWV
Micro- and nano-plastics in edible fruit and vegetables. The first die... https://t.co/Ar2eJTYjhq
Micro- And Nano-Plastics in Edible Fruit and Vegetables. The First Diet Risks Assessment for the General Population: https://t.co/u7kTCSuP05