Microplastics have been detected in every human bile sample tested, indicating that the body actively stores these particles in a key digestive fluid, according to a study reported by ActivistPost [1]. The findings published in the journal Environmental Science and Ecotechnology showed that higher levels of microplastics in bile were associated with gallstones, connecting everyday plastic exposure to a condition that causes pain, inflammation and digestive disruption [1]. The study’s authors noted that the gallbladder and bile ducts may serve as storage sites, potentially extending the retention of ingested microplastics in the body. The liver produces bile – a fluid essential for…

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