Researched and written by Keith Bishop, Clinical Nutritionist, Cancer Coach, Retired Pharmacist, and Founder of Prevail Over Cancer.
Microplastics—tiny plastic particles less than 5mm in size—are no longer just an environmental concern. They’ve infiltrated our food, water, air, and even our bodies. Recent studies estimate that the average person consumes tens of thousands of microplastic particles annually, with some estimates reaching over 100,000 particles per year through food and beverages alone.
These particles don’t just pass through harmlessly. Research shows they can:[i]