Drinking water is essential for life. But did you know that plastic particles have been detected in the human brain ?
What sounds like a dystopian film is now scientifically proven – and affects us all.
How does plastic get into our bodies?
We ingest microplastics and nanoplastics every day through food, air, and especially drinking water. Water from plastic bottles is particularly contaminated.
A study by Columbia University (2024) showed that one liter of bottled water can contain an average of up to 240,000 plastic particles —the majority of which are nanoplastics, meaning they are smaller than 100 nanometers. These tiny particles can penetrate cell membranes and even reach sensitive organs like the brain .
What impact does microplastic have on our health?
Research is still in its early stages, but initial results are alarming:
- In the brain : Researchers at the University of Vienna (2023) were able to demonstrate that nanoplastics can cross the blood-brain barrier in mice and influence memory and behavior.
- Inflammatory reactions : Microplastics can trigger chronic immune reactions and oxidative stress – a risk factor for numerous diseases.
- Transport of toxic substances : Plastic particles act as a “taxi” for pollutants such as heavy metals or PFAS – and transport them to areas where they would otherwise not reach.
How can you protect yourself?
Conventional household filters are unable to cope with these particle sizes. Sydros water filters combine ultrafiltration (down to 0.01 microns) with highly effective adsorption materials and are specially designed to reliably remove even the smallest plastic and pollutant particles .
Reduce your daily plastic footprint – and start with the most important ingredient: your water.
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