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MICROPLáSTICOS EN LA MESA: EL IMPACTO DE LA CONTAMINACIóN EN NUESTROS ALIMENTOS
Summary
This review examines the presence of microplastics in commonly consumed foods including fish, seafood, bottled water, and table salt. Researchers found that these tiny plastic particles, originating largely from plastic packaging and environmental pollution, are small enough to penetrate into human cells, tissues, and organs. The study highlights growing concerns that an estimated 79% of all plastic ever produced remains in the environment and continues to contaminate the food supply.
Currently, the presence of microplastics in food is a concern for the scientific community, consumers, and health authorities worldwide. Microplastics are small plastic particles found in water, air, soil, and the food we consume such as fish, seafood, bottled water, and table salt. These particles are so small that they can penetrate into our cells, tissues, and organs, which can have negative effects on our health. Plastic pollution is one of the main causes of the presence of microplastics in food. Plastic is one of the most widely used materials in the world, and its production and use have increased exponentially in recent decades. Much of this plastic is used for food packaging, and it is estimated that 79% of all plastic ever produced in the world is still present in the environment somewhere. The presence of microplastics in food can have negative effects on human health, such as endocrine disruption, inflammation, liver damage, neurotoxicity, and decreased fertility. In addition, microplastics can also have negative effects on the environment, such as water and soil pollution, marine and terrestrial biodiversity, and impact on the food chain. This article will explain how microplastics reach our table, their effects on health and the environment, and what measures are being taken to reduce plastic pollution and protect our health.
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