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Simulated Microplastic Release from Cutting Boards and Evaluation of Intestinal Inflammation and Gut Microbiota in Mice
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Researchers simulated microplastic release from polypropylene and polyethylene cutting boards and studied the effects on mice. They found that microplastics from PP cutting boards impaired intestinal barrier function and induced inflammation, while those from PE cutting boards altered gut microbiota and liver metabolism. The findings offer important insights into the potential health implications of using plastic cutting boards in food preparation.
The findings suggest that MPs from PP cutting boards impair intestinal barrier function and induce inflammation, whereas those from PE cutting boards affect the gut microbiota, gut metabolism, and liver metabolism in the mouse model. These findings offer crucial insights into the safe use of plastic cutting boards. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP15472.
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