re: #9 BeenHereAwhile

We’re all gonna die:

… Nanoplastics have been found in human blood, lung and liver tissues, urine and feces, mother’s milk, and the placenta. Until now, however, research has yet to determine just what impact those polymers may have on the body’s organs and functions…

… A recent study (cnn.com) found 1 liter of bottled water — the equivalent of two standard-size bottled waters typically purchased by consumers — contained an average of 240,000 plastic particles from seven types of plastics — 90% were nanoplastics…

… The new study examined tissue removed from the neck arteries of 257 people who underwent carotid endarterectomy.
“It’s kind of a barbaric procedure. Surgeons open up the carotid artery and literally dissect all of the sludge, the plaque, that’s built up in there,” said Dr. Andrew Freeman, director of cardiovascular prevention and wellness at National Jewish Health in Denver. He was not involved in the research…

… Measurable amounts of polyethylene, a common plastic used in plastic wrap, plastic bags, and food and drink containers, were found in the plaque tissues of 150 people in the study… .

cnn.com

My problem with this is the “measurable amounts” part. We are really good at measuring very small amounts. I don’t really care if it is a measurable amount, I want to know if it is a clinically significant amount.