https://newatlas.com/medical/plastic-particles-human-bloodstream-first-time/
Yup, microplastic particles found in human's blood too.
"Studies have demonstrated plastic particles can have toxic effects on cells and alter their shape. Mouse studies also suggest they might infiltrate the blood brain barrier"
I'm not saying that this is the cause of ME, but it did make me think: could the reported 'outbreaks' of ME be due to some event that released a lot of microparticles (artificial polymers or natural ones) in a way that would infiltrate humans in that area, in a way that would create a rapid response? I think it's unlikely, but still something to think about when researchers decide to 'think out of the box'.
If ME was due to microplastics entering our bodies, I expect the rate of ME would have started rising rapidly at some point, so statistical analysis should be able to rule out that possibility.
Yup, microplastic particles found in human's blood too.
"Studies have demonstrated plastic particles can have toxic effects on cells and alter their shape. Mouse studies also suggest they might infiltrate the blood brain barrier"
I'm not saying that this is the cause of ME, but it did make me think: could the reported 'outbreaks' of ME be due to some event that released a lot of microparticles (artificial polymers or natural ones) in a way that would infiltrate humans in that area, in a way that would create a rapid response? I think it's unlikely, but still something to think about when researchers decide to 'think out of the box'.
If ME was due to microplastics entering our bodies, I expect the rate of ME would have started rising rapidly at some point, so statistical analysis should be able to rule out that possibility.