Microplastics are ubiquitous in the environment, exposing all of us through the water we drink, the food we eat, and even the air that we breathe. There is increasing evidence that microplastic exposure increases the risk of certain cancers, lung problems, and our endocrine function. These effects are even more concerning for growing children. What can we do about microplastics, and how can we protect our children? We are joined by Dr. Elizabeth Moore in this episode to discuss practical steps that parents can take to decrease our children’s microplastic exposure.
We thank Dr. Elizabeth Moore at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, for joining us for this episode, although Drs. Dean and Lena take responsibility for any errors or misinformation.
Additional Resources:
- US Food & Drug Administration Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Foods
- Zarus et al A review of data for quantifying human exposures to micro and nanoplastics and potential health risks
- Nihart et al Bioaccumulation of microplastics in decedent human brains
- Katie Okamoto Wirecutter Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Avoid Eating Them
- Healthy Children Green Cleaning: Choosing Products That Are Safer for Your Family
