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Wellness Unmasked: Microplastics in Your Body: Hidden Health Risks and How to Fight Back

Wellness Unmasked: Microplastics in Your Body: Hidden Health Risks and How to Fight Back

Update: 2026-03-17
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Microplastics are everywhere—and they may be impacting your health more than you realize. In this episode of Wellness Unmasked, Dr. Nicole Saphier explores the growing body of research revealing how microplastics are infiltrating our daily lives—from the drinks we consume to our bloodstreams and even our brains.

Recent studies show alarming levels of microplastic exposure in humans, raising serious questions about potential health effects. Dr. Saphier breaks down the science behind microplastics, explaining how these tiny plastic particles may contribute to inflammation, hormone disruption, and possible links to chronic conditions such as dementia and other neurological diseases.

You’ll also learn practical, science-backed steps you can take right now to reduce your exposure—from the products you use to the food and water you consume. If you care about protecting your health and the environment, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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Wellness Unmasked: Microplastics in Your Body: Hidden Health Risks and How to Fight Back

Wellness Unmasked: Microplastics in Your Body: Hidden Health Risks and How to Fight Back

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