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Water is vital, but be careful when choosing your water bottle! Recent research suggests that plastic bottles contain more nanoplastics than previously thought.

Nanoplastics are tiny plastic particles, smaller than 1 micrometer (about the size of a speck of dust), which are unlikely to pose a risk in small quantities. Nevertheless, they are now part of our environment and our daily water consumption. Even though your body can handle some exposure, the goal is to limit overall exposure.

A new study found that plastic bottles contain up to 100 times more nanoplastics than previously thought. Some researchers are concerned that smaller particles may be more dangerous as they can penetrate cells, potentially causing health problems. However, there is still uncertainty about their exact role and the threshold above which nanoplastics cause problems.

To minimize exposure, there are two steps you can take: Limit plastic bottled water consumption and explore home water filtration solutions with non-plastic options. Glass or stainless steel are better alternatives here. Certified ceramic or activated carbon filters with a pore size of 1 micron or less can help limit these tiny particles.

Keep moving!
Frederic Steppat
Master of Arts Prevention and Health Management

Source
Nanoplastik in Plastikflaschen: Neue Erkenntnisse und Empfehlungen