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The growing conversation around microplastics is shining a light on an unsettling possibility: these tiny plastic particles may be accumulating in the human brain. Some researchers suspect that they could be related to certain mental health challenges and cognitive setbacks.

• Research has detected a “spoonful” of microplastics in the average brain.
• The impact of these is still being studied.
• Experts break down how microplastics could impact mood disorders, dementia risk, and more.

Research has detected microplastics in a range of