Health effects of plastic pollution
Nowadays, plastic pollution is not limited to the environment only, but it has also entered our bodies. Nanoplastic particles through food items are becoming a new challenge to our health. A recent study has shown that lactic acid bacteria present in fermented foods like kimchi can be helpful in removing nanoplastic particles from the body.
Research details
ResearchGate According to a report published on, scientists studied the ability of lactic acid bacteria found in kimchi. This bacteria absorbs the nanoplastics present in the intestines and helps in removing them from the body. This discovery shows that in future our diet can become a means of our treatment.
What is kimchi?
Kimchi is a famous Korean dish that people eat regularly. Its taste is sour and spicy. To make it, cabbage, radish and carrot are finely chopped and garlic, chilli, ginger and salt are mixed. Then it is put in a glass jar and fermented for a few days.
Nanoplastic and its health effects
Nanoplastics are tiny plastic particles that enter the body by consuming plastic bottles, cups and packaged foods. These can mix with the intestines and blood and reach other organs, such as the brain. This can result in problems like swelling and memory loss, which can pose a serious threat to health.
Ways to avoid the risk of nanoplastics
We should reduce the use of plastic in our lifestyle. Such as not drinking water from plastic bottles, not keeping hot food in plastic lunch boxes and not drinking tea or coffee in plastic cups. With these simple measures, we can prevent the entry of nanoplastics into the body to a great extent.
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