Colon cancer: Do micro- and nanoplastics promote metastasis formation?. As of: March 26, 2024, 2:14 p.m By: Jasmina Deshmeh CommentsPressSplit Microplastics pollute the environment and human health.
A study now shows that it could promote the growth of tumors. People primarily absorb microplastics through their intestines. Microplastic enter the human body through breathing and food. Researchers have even been able to detect them in breast milk. According to estimates, five grams of microplastic end up in the gastrointestinal tract every week.