Welcome back to 80/20 Health Habits. In each installment of this 7-part series, I’m sharing one simple, science-backed health habit that can make an outsized difference in your energy, performance, and overall well-being.
Here’s what we’ve covered so far:
Here’s what we’re looking at today…
Health Habit #6
Minimize microplastics
There are a ton of environmental toxins around all of us—pesticides in our food, pollution in our air, and heavy metals in our water.
Today, we’re covering one of the most insidious toxins of all: Microplastics and nanoplastics.
Microplastics (tiny plastic particles <5 mm) and nanoplastics (so small they can cross biological barriers) are increasingly concerning because they’ve been found in human blood, lungs, placentas, breast milk, testes, brain tissue, and arteries.
The strongest evidence today suggests microplastics may contribute to:
Inflammation
Hormone disruption
Fertility decline
Gut dysfunction
Oxidative stress
Cardiovascular risk
Possible neurological effects
I know - it’s crazy.
So, what can you do about it?
Actionable insights
Here are some 80/20 actions you can take to minimize the negative health impacts of microplastics in your life:
