Damage to our liver
Microplastics accumulated in the liver, kidneys, and digestive tract cause oxidative stress molecules, meaning an imbalance between oxidant and antioxidant particles in our bloodstream that can cause cell degeneration and DNA damage.
Our livers and kidneys clean our bloodstream from harmful molecules, and microplastics can overwhelm the delicate organs as they dissolve in our system. Larger plastic particles can physically harm our kidneys as they can cause kidney stones.
