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Systematic Review Tier 1

Effects of Microplastics on Human Physiology: Mechanisms of Toxicity and Health Risks

This systematic review summarizes research on how microplastics affect human body systems, covering studies from 2000 to 2025. The evidence shows that microplastics have been found in blood, placenta, and reproductive tissues, and can trigger inflammation, oxidative stress, and immune responses. While more research is needed, the findings suggest microplastics may contribute to chronic health conditions through multiple biological pathways.

2025 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Systematic Review Tier 1

Effects of Microplastics on Human Physiology: Mechanisms of Toxicity and Health Risks

This systematic review of 48 studies confirmed that microplastics are present in human blood, placenta, and reproductive tissues. The research consistently shows these particles cause oxidative stress, inflammation, mitochondrial damage, and hormonal disruption, pointing to potential links with reproductive problems, cardiovascular issues, and other chronic health conditions.

2025 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH & MEDICAL RESEARCH
Systematic Review Tier 1

Effects of Microplastics on Human Physiology: Mechanisms of Toxicity and Health Risks

This systematic review of 48 studies found that microplastics have been detected in human blood, placenta, and reproductive tissues, showing they can cross biological barriers. The most common harmful effects include oxidative stress, inflammation, hormonal disruption, and DNA damage, raising serious questions about long-term health consequences.

2025 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Article Tier 2

The Impact of Microplastic on Human Health

This review synthesized evidence on microplastic exposure pathways and health effects in humans, finding that microplastics enter the body via ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact and are associated with oxidative stress, inflammation, genotoxicity, and endocrine disruption.

2021 Current Biotechnology 5 citations
Meta Analysis Tier 1

The Impact of Microplastics on Global Public Health, Distribution, and Contamination: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis pooled data from 78 studies and confirmed that microplastics enter the human body through food, air, and skin contact, with particles found in blood, placentas, and stool. The research links microplastic exposure to inflammation, oxidative stress, hormonal disruption, and gut microbiome changes, underscoring the need for regulatory action on plastic pollution.

2025
Article Tier 2

Microplastics as an Emerging Human Health Risk: Mechanisms, Exposure, and Clinical Evidence

This review examines the growing body of evidence on how microplastics enter the human body through ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact, and have now been detected in blood, lung tissue, placenta, and cardiovascular tissue. Evidence indicates that microplastics may cause harm through oxidative stress, inflammation, and cellular damage, though a direct causal link to specific health conditions has not yet been fully established.

2026 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Article Tier 2

Microplastics as an Emerging Human Health Risk: Mechanisms, Exposure, and Clinical Evidence

This review examines the growing body of evidence on how microplastics enter the human body through ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact, and have now been detected in blood, lung tissue, placenta, and cardiovascular tissue. Evidence indicates that microplastics may cause harm through oxidative stress, inflammation, and cellular damage, though a direct causal link to specific health conditions has not yet been fully established.

2026 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Review Tier 2

Microplastics and Human Health: A Comprehensive Review on Exposure Pathways, Toxicity, and Emerging Risks

This comprehensive review examines microplastic exposure pathways in humans, methods of detection, and the potential toxic effects on various biological systems. The study highlights growing evidence that microplastics can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact, and may affect multiple organ systems, though significant uncertainties remain about long-term health outcomes.

2026 Microplastics
Article Tier 2

[Clinical impact of microplastic exposure in humans].

This review summarized clinical evidence on the health impacts of microplastic exposure in humans, covering routes of entry (air, food, contact) and the range of organ systems affected. It concluded that while data are still emerging, current evidence supports concern about microplastic accumulation and its potential to cause inflammation, oxidative stress, and systemic health effects.

2025 Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde
Review Tier 2

Potential Health Impact of Microplastics: A Review of Environmental Distribution, Human Exposure, and Toxic Effects

This review summarizes existing research on how microplastics are found throughout the environment and in human samples, entering the body through food, air, and skin contact. Lab studies in cells and animals show microplastics can cause oxidative stress, DNA damage, immune reactions, brain toxicity, and reproductive harm, and early human health data links microplastic exposure to several chronic diseases.

2023 Environment & Health 519 citations
Article Tier 2

Impact of Microplastics on Human Health: A Comprehensive Review

This comprehensive review examines how microplastics enter the human body through food, water, and air, and what health effects they may cause. Researchers found evidence that microplastics can accumulate in the body and may contribute to inflammation, oxidative stress, and disruption of gut bacteria. The study suggests that more research is needed to fully understand the long-term health implications of ongoing human exposure to microplastics.

2024 Journal of Preventive Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies in Medicine 8 citations
Article Tier 2

Impact of microplastics on human health: exposure mechanisms and potential health implications

This review examines how microplastics enter the human body through food, drinking water, and inhaled air, and summarizes what is known about their potential health effects. Researchers found that microplastics have been detected in human stool samples, blood, and lung tissue, and may carry harmful chemicals and pathogens. The study highlights that while evidence of direct health impacts is still emerging, the widespread presence of microplastics in everyday exposure pathways warrants serious attention.

2024 Quality in Sport 7 citations
Review Tier 2

Systematic Literature Review: The Presence of Microplastics in the Body and their Impact on Human Health

This systematic review examined evidence on where microplastics accumulate in the human body and what health effects they may cause. Researchers found that microplastics have been detected in various human tissues and can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact. Evidence indicates that microplastics may trigger oxidative stress and inflammation, with potential effects on the digestive, respiratory, reproductive, endocrine, and nervous systems.

2025 Journal of Ecohumanism 2 citations
Article Tier 2

Human biomonitoring of microplastics and health implications: A review

This review compiles 91 studies showing that microplastics have been detected in human blood, urine, stool, lung tissue, breast milk, semen, and placenta, confirming widespread human exposure. While our bodies have some ability to clear these particles, microplastics that accumulate in tissues may trigger inflammation, oxidative stress, gut disruption, and reproductive problems. The authors stress that more standardized monitoring methods are needed to fully understand the health consequences.

2023 Environmental Research 83 citations
Article Tier 2

Health implications of microplastic exposure and sustainable solutions

This review explores the various pathways by which microplastics contaminate aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems through human activities, and how they accumulate in the food chain. Researchers summarize the health implications of microplastic exposure through mechanisms like oxidative stress, gut microbiome disruption, and inflammation. The study emphasizes the need for standardized detection methods and stronger regulatory frameworks to address microplastic contamination in the human food supply.

2026 Environmental Sciences Europe
Article Tier 2

Adverse Outcome Phenomena and Toxicity Mechanisms of Micro and Nanoplastics in Human Health

This review examines the growing evidence that micro- and nanoplastics can enter the human body through food, water, and air, and may contribute to harmful biological effects. Researchers found that these tiny particles can trigger oxidative stress, inflammation, and disruption of hormonal and immune systems in laboratory studies. The study highlights the need for a unified research approach to better understand how microplastic exposure may affect long-term human health.

2024 Nano LIFE 5 citations
Systematic Review Tier 1

Microplastics and Their Human Health Effects - Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews in Research of Microplastics

This systematic review of systematic reviews provides an overview of what is known about microplastics and human health. The research found that while microplastics are confirmed to be present in the human body, the specific health effects linked to different plastic types remain poorly understood. The study highlights that this field is still young and calls for more research to clarify the true health risks of daily microplastic exposure.

2025
Article Tier 2

From Environment to Body: Microplastics' Sources, Pathways, and Health Repercussions

This systematic review provides a comprehensive overview of how microplastics enter the human body through food, water, air, and skin contact. Researchers found evidence that these particles may cause physical damage, chemical toxicity, inflammation, and oxidative stress in biological systems. The study highlights significant gaps in understanding the long-term health implications of chronic microplastic exposure in humans.

2024 Journal of Education Health and Sport 3 citations
Systematic Review Tier 1

A Systematic Review on the Impact of Micro-Nanoplastics Exposure on Human Health and Diseases

This systematic review summarizes existing research on how micro and nanoplastic exposure affects human health and may contribute to disease. The evidence suggests that these tiny particles can enter the body through food, water, air, and even cosmetics, potentially causing inflammation, oxidative stress, and disruptions to the immune and reproductive systems.

2022 Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry 18 citations
Article Tier 2

Microplastic Exposure and Human Health: Advancing Risk Assessment and Future Research Directions

This review synthesizes recent evidence that microplastics are present in human blood, respiratory tissue, placenta, and gut, examines proposed toxicological mechanisms, and identifies priorities for improving risk assessment frameworks and exposure measurement methods.

2025 Theoretical and Natural Science
Meta Analysis Tier 1

Impact of Microplastics on Global Public Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This meta-analysis pools data from multiple studies to assess how microplastics affect human health. It finds that people are widely exposed through contaminated food, water, and air, and that animal studies link microplastics to oxidative stress, immune disruption, and hormone interference. However, direct human health effects still need more long-term research to confirm.

2025 Preprints.org
Article Tier 2

Impact of Microplastics on Human health: Time for us to get attentive- before it’s too late

This paper reviewed the growing evidence on microplastic impacts on human health, covering ingestion, inhalation, and dermal exposure routes, and the potential for microplastics to cause inflammation, oxidative stress, and endocrine disruption. The authors argue the problem demands urgent regulatory attention.

2024 Diabetes Asia Journal.
Article Tier 2

Microplastic: Characteristics, exposure pathways, toxicity, and implication for human health

This review examines how microplastics enter the human body through food, water, air, and skin contact, and the potential health effects of that exposure. Researchers found associations between microplastic exposure and issues such as gut inflammation and disrupted neurotransmitter levels, with particles even detected in human brain tissue. The study highlights the urgent need for better regulations, improved recycling, and new removal technologies to reduce microplastic-related health risks.

2024 Jurnal Prima Medika Sains 6 citations
Article Tier 2

Human Exposure to Microplastics and Its Associated Health Risks

This review examines how microplastics enter the human body through food, air, and skin, and have been detected in stool, blood, and tissues. Research in lab animals and human cells shows that microplastics can disrupt digestion, immunity, the nervous system, and reproduction, and can also amplify the toxicity of other environmental pollutants they carry.

2023 Environment & Health 209 citations