How much plastic are we actually absorbing, and what’s it doing to our health? In this eye-opening episode, I’m joined by Dr Stephanie Wright, one of the UK’s leading scientists in microplastic research, to explore what happens when plastic pollution doesn’t just affect the environment, but our bodies too. Key chapters 00:00 – Quickfire start 01:03 – What exactly are microplastics and nanoplastics? 03:55 – How do researchers measure plastic in the environment? 07:35 – The chemicals hidden inside plastics 13:00 – Are ‘biodegradable’ or ‘plant-based’ plastics any better? 15:30 – The plastic in coffee cups and takeaways 18:40 – Are “BPA-free” products actually safer? 24:58 – What are the biggest sources of microplastics in daily life? 27:42 – How our clothes shed microplastics 29:00 – How microplastics get into our food and drink 31:30 – Are bottled drinks a big source of microplastics? 52:00 – Could microplastics influence ageing or dementia? 52:39 – Can microplastics affect fertility? 59:34 – Could plastics contribute to cancer risk? 1:03:30 – Can you test for microplastics in your blood or tissues? 1:11:00 – Do plastics build up in our bodies over time? 1:19:05 – What can we do to lower our exposure? 1:31:09 – Are non-stick pans safe to use? 1:32:57 – Should we be filtering our water? 1:41:36 – Can the body detox microplastics naturally? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEARNING TO EAT WELL EVERY DAY 🥗 Download a FREE 7 day meal plan: https://tdk.link/mealplan_yt 🔥 Learn about Inflammation - FREE 4 part mini-series here: https://tdk.link/infl_series_yt 🥑 Heal yourself with food: https://tdk.link/heal_yt 🎤 Listen to experts on the podcast: https://tdk.link/pod_yt 👨🏽‍💻 Browse articles on the website: https://tdk.link/web_yt 📚 Check out my cookbooks: https://tdk.link/books_yt LET'S BE FRIENDS 📷 Instagram: https://tdk.link/tdk_insta_yt 📹 Subscribe: https://tdk.link/ytsubscribe 🙋🏽‍♂️ Facebook: https://tdk.link/tdk_fb_yt 🐦 Twitter: https://tdk.link/tdk_tw_yt 👔 LinkedIn: https://tdk.link/tdk_li_yt