We Need to Talk About Microplastics

Microplastics are everywhere — even in glass bottles. Should you be worried? Kate, Mike, and I interpret the data to understand the risk. I’ll share how I reduced my own levels by 93% so you can too.

Study Links:

Glass Bottle Study: sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0889157…

Impact on Children: nejm.org/doi/abs/10.1056/NEJMms2409092

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction

01:27 - No Cause for Alarm (Yet)

02:05 - Microplastics Nuance

04:04 - What Are Microplastics?

05:24 - Science Is Still Emerging

07:39 - Microplastics in Our Bodies

09:51 - Study: Microplastics in Glass Bottles

11:42 - What Can We Trust?

12:53 - Building a ‘Don’t Die’ Society

14:23 - Microplastics in IV Drips

17:11 - Impact on Kids

18:47 - Microplastics in Washing Machines

19:31 - What is ‘Don’t Die’

21:05 - Bryan’s Microplastics Measurements

22:36 - Total Plasma Exchange / Blood Donation

24:28 - The Water Bottle Dilemma

27:50 - Water Systems / Reverse Osmosis

28:36 - Reducing Microplastic Intake

32:05 - An 80/20 Approach

33:10 - Sauna and Microplastics

35:38 - A Challenge for Humanity

36:15 - Testing Microplastics at Home

37:54 - Bryan’s Upcoming Microplastics Tests

39:03 - Don’t Die Party

39:31 - Teaching Congress to Sleep