A small study suggests that fatty plaques in the neck’s carotid arteries may contain over 50 times more micronanoplastics, tiny plastic particles, than healthy arteries. These plaques, which can narrow arteries and potentially trigger strokes, appear to trap significant amounts of plastic debris. Micronanoplastics come from degraded plastic waste that contaminates soil and water, entering the human body through food and drink. Researchers note that, currently, there is no effective method to avoid exposure to these particles.
