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Focusing on the growing fertility epidemic: Study shows microplastics exposure is a primary culprit

In a recent blog post we discussed the needless concern over the estrogen-like effects that soybean products are thought to pass on to humans. This...
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From heart to brain: Evidence mounts regarding damage microplastics cause to human body

A mind-numbing study published in early February has made headlines around the world: The average human brain now contains approximately seven grams of microplastics. According...
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Spirulina eases muscle stress and boosts athletic performance, according to new Italian study

Spirulina is a type of algae that has grown in popularity as a nutritional supplement in recent years. Other types of algae that are popular...
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Study shows new enzyme can destroy or degrade phthalates and other harmful substances

Modern society is inarguably toxic. Each day we are exposed to thousands of toxic substances, many of which wreak havoc in our bodies. Of these...
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Algae helped fight radiation poisoning after Hiroshima bombing, and it can protect you from toxins too

If you feel tired, regularly suffer brain fog, or suddenly struggle with several seemingly-unrelated health issues at once, a build-up of toxins in the body...
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Probiotics offset toxicity in the gut caused by microplastics, new review finds

While global attention has remained fixed on viruses and pandemics, another long-term threat has been quietly building: plastic toxicity. The ongoing accumulation of microplastics and...
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Plastic chemical exposure 44 times greater than first thought---what you can do

According to new research from Washington State University, humans are being exposed to far greater amounts of dangerous plastic chemicals than originally thought. The reason...