A surprising discovery about particles released from water bottles!

A surprising discovery about particles released from water bottles!
According to a new study, microplastics released from everyday items can directly damage the pancreas.

Previous studies have linked microplastics to a number of health problems. These problems include hormone disruption, diabetes, stroke and several types of cancer. But most studies could not establish a direct link.

The latest study has confirmed that polyethylene terephthalate (PET, the main component of plastic bottles) has toxic effects on the pancreas.

In a study by researchers from Poland and Spain, PET microplastics had toxic effects on pancreatic cells in pigs, potentially causing diabetes and obesity.

Scientists exposed varying amounts of PET microplastics to the pancreas of pigs and examined the effects of fat accumulation and toxicity at the cellular level.

The scientists found alarming evidence that PET microplastics can increase cell death within the pancreas and disrupt the organ’s function. These microplastics directly affect proteins essential for the pancreas to function.