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Potential Synergistic Effects of Microplastics in the Bloodstream and Electromagnetic/Magnetic Fields in Households: A Preliminary Study
Summary
This preliminary study examined potential synergistic effects between microplastics in the bloodstream and household electromagnetic/magnetic field exposure, proposing that combined physiological stressors—inflammation from microplastics and cellular disruption from EMF—may compound health risks.
Microplastics and electromagnetic/magnetic fields (EMF/MF) represent two emerging environmental health concerns. Microplastics are widely distributed in the environment and have permeated human tissues, including the bloodstream, where their presence can provoke toxicological effects, such as inflammation and oxidative stress. Meanwhile, household EMF/MF exposure derives from the increased use of electronic devices and is linked to physiological stress and cellular disruption, with possible long-term health risks. For instance, research is being carried out on the effect of microplastics and EMF/MF on human health, but these are being done in isolation. The present review deals with the possible synergy between microplastics present in the circulatory system and exposure to EMF/MF. Despite a direct study of this interaction not being conducted, separate studies on their influences suggest that the way of interaction goes through oxidative stress and inflammation. The paper describes relevant biological mechanisms, gives an overview of the currently available evidence, and highlights the deficiency in research regarding the joint effects of microplastics together with EMF/MF on human health.