A new study has revealed that tiny plastic particles released from commonly used everyday products can directly damage the pancreas.
The latest research findings have once again raised concerns about the effects of microplastics on human health.
Researchers from Poland and Spain studied the impact of microplastics on human health by conducting research on pig pancreases and found that PET microplastics had harmful effects on pancreatic cells, which may potentially contribute to the development of diabetes and obesity.
The study findings stated that polyethylene terephthalate, a key component found in plastic bottles, causes toxic effects on the pancreas.
The results presented alarming evidence that PET microplastics can increase cell death within the pancreas and disrupt the normal functioning of the organ.
According to the research, these microplastics directly interfere with proteins essential for proper pancreatic activity.
Previous studies had highlighted various health issues caused by microplastics, including hormonal disruption, diabetes, stroke and several types of cancer, but no clear cause of these diseases had been identified.
