Impact of Microplastics on Human health: Time for us to get attentive- before it’s too late

Abstract

Microplastics, defined as plastic particles smaller than 5 mm, have been detected in common environmental matrices such as drinking water, food, and air. Their pervasiveness has led to increasing human exposure, and their recent detection in human blood raises alarming concerns about systemic bioaccumulation and long-term health effects. Moreover, their adverse impact on biological systems, particularly on gastrointestinal, immune, and vascular health, has also become a growing concern as discussed in this review.