The tiny plastic particles contaminating our air, water, and food have now been found deep inside human bones—and they’re a health concern, researchers warn in an analysis of 62 studies.
The review, published in the journal Osteoporosis International, found that microplastics and nanoplastics can go straight into our skeletons. Although there are no human studies indicating harm, risks of bone weakening and deformities have been shown in animal and cell studies. The findings come as the International Osteoporosis Foundation projects a 32 percent increase in osteoporosis-related fractures by 2050.
