Researchers from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) have made a shocking discovery about the impact of commercial tea bags on human health. A recent study found that using tea bags can release billions of tiny particles called nanoplastics and microplastics into the tea while brewing.
These small particles, known as MNPLs, can be absorbed by cells in the human intestine and enter the bloodstream, potentially traveling through the body. To investigate this, researchers used advanced tools such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA).
The study revealed that the cells responsible for producing mucus in the intestine absorb the most plastic particles from tea bags. However, what’s even more alarming is that some plastic particles can enter the nucleus of the cells, where genetic material is stored and controlled.
This groundbreaking research highlights a previously unknown source of plastic pollution in our daily lives. As such, it is now essential to take action with caution to minimize our exposure to these pollutants.
Source: https://jang.com.pk/en/27735-tea-bags-exposed-as-hidden-source-of-plastic-pollution-in-daily-life-news