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Takeout Containers Are Leaching Microplastics, Study Finds

Takeout Containers Are Leaching Microplastics, Study Finds

Researchers in China studied university students’ diets and stool samples to examine how microplastics from takeout containers and bottled drinks affect gut health. Students who ate takeout meals more frequently had significantly higher levels of microplastics, along with gut bacteria changes linked to inflammation and poor health. While the study was small, researchers say it highlights the urgent need for …

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