Plastic in Your Lungs Are Ruining Your Immune System - AI Podcast
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health · Dr. Joseph Mercola
July 15, 20258m 36s
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Show Notes
Story at-a-glance
- Inhaling microplastics disrupts your lung's immune defenses within 24 hours by disabling macrophages, the cells that normally clear out pathogens and waste
- Once inhaled, plastic particles travel beyond your lungs and accumulate in your liver, brain, kidneys, and colon, raising your risk for inflammation and chronic disease
- Your body's immune cells cannot break down microplastics and instead hold onto them, causing ongoing immune dysfunction and toxic buildup
- Researchers are now working to identify early warning signs of microplastic-induced lung damage, including biomarkers that signal rising cancer risk
- You can lower your daily exposure by filtering your air and water, switching to plastic-free kitchen tools and balancing related hormonal disruption with natural progesterone if needed