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Microplastics: The Invisible Health Risk in Your Daily Life

 By Dr. Shruthi Thennati | Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara

You can see smoke in the air, dust on your table, and oil floating on water.
 But what about something you can’t see — yet it’s everywhere?

That’s the reality of microplastics — tiny fragments of plastic less than 5 millimeters wide. They come from bottles, packaging, clothes, cosmetics, even the air we breathe.

Where Do Microplastics Hide?

  • Food & Water: Bottled water, seafood, table salt, even fruits and vegetables absorb them.
  • Air: Synthetic fabrics release plastic fibers we unknowingly inhale.
  • Daily Use Products: Toothpaste, scrubs, cosmetics, and plastic containers all contribute.

You may not notice them, but your body definitely does.

How Microplastics Affect Your Health

Microplastics don’t just “pass through.” Research shows they may:

  • Carry toxic chemicals into your bloodstream.
  • Trigger inflammation in tissues.
  • Interfere with hormones → worsening thyroid, PCOS, and fertility issues.
  • Affect gut microbiota → leading to digestive and metabolic problems.
  • Increase risk of cancers and heart disease over time.

It’s a slow, silent damage — much like smoking or pollution.

Can We Reduce Microplastic Exposure?

We can’t avoid them completely, but we can cut down:

  • Prefer steel, glass, or ceramic containers over plastic.
  • Filter your drinking water.
  • Wash fruits & vegetables thoroughly.
  • Avoid microwaving food in plastic.
  • Choose natural fabrics (cotton, linen) instead of synthetics.

Microplastics are the hidden pollutant of our generation. They may be tiny, but their long-term health impact is huge. By making smarter choices, you can reduce your exposure and protect your metabolic, hormonal, and overall health.

At Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara, we help you navigate modern lifestyle health risks — from pollution and microplastics to obesity, thyroid, and diabetes — so you can take control of your health in today’s toxic world.

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