09/01/2026
Plastic is not fantastic.
Diff kinds of plastic can wreak havoc on your system overtime - not to mention how detrimental they are to the environment and ecosystem.
𧬠Hormones: Certain plastic chemicals can disrupt estrogen, testosterone, thyroid + other hormones
š§« Fertility: exposure to plastic have been linked to reduced s***m quality + reproductive problms.
š„ Inflammation: Plastic chemicals and microplastics can contribute to inflammatory responses- think side effects of breast implants
š« Lungs: Inhaled plastic particles can irritate the respiratory system. This is seen especially amongst factory workers.
š¦ Gut health: Microplastics may interact with the gut lining and alter the gut microbiome.
š§Ŗ Liver & kidneys: These organs help process and eliminate many environmental chemicals, creating potential toxic burden.
š¶ Pregnancy & development: plastic chemicals can cross the placenta and may affect fetal development. They studied the cords of so many newborns and found over 150 chemicals.
šļø Cancer risk: hello pthalates BPA etc. known carcinogens
𧬠Cellular damage: Some plastic-related chemicals can contribute to oxidative stress and cellular damage.