Micro-nano-plastics in artery-clogging plaque
A small study found that fatty buildup in the blood vessels of the neck (carotid arteries) may contain 50 times or more micronanoplastics compared to arteries free of plaque buildup.
The researchers investigated the presence of microplastics in carotid artery plaques. They found that these plaques often contain significantly higher concentrations of micronanoplastics than those without plaque buildup. The study suggests that microplastics may play a role in the development of atherosclerosis, a condition characterized by the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries. The authors note that further research is needed to fully understand the relationship between microplastics and cardiovascular disease.