Racing Microplastics in Everyday Foods: What Thai Readers Need to Know
A new study reveals unsettling findings about so-called healthy foods potentially carrying microplastics. The research links these tiny plastics to DNA damage and other health concerns, prompting a rethink of dietary choices that many people assume are beneficial. For Thai audiences, the results highlight how pervasive pollution can reach daily meals and how local eating habits may need careful consideration.
Microplastics are small plastic fragments, barely visible to the naked eye. They have infiltrated air, water, soil, and the foods we eat, making complete avoidance nearly impossible. The study points to practical dietary adjustments to reduce exposure. Notably, items like carrots, apples, rice, and honey were identified as common carriers, largely because of environmental contamination and industry processing.