Alarming amount of Plastic Nano-Particles in Bottled water.

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Recent studies have revealed an alarming concentration of plastic nanoparticles in bottled water, raising significant public health concerns. Research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2024) found that a single liter of bottled water can contain up to 240,000 detectable plastic particles, many of which are nanoscale and capable of penetrating biological barriers such as the intestinal wall and even the blood-brain barrier [1]. These nanoplastics, primarily composed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyamide, are not only byproducts of packaging degradation but may also be introduced during the bottling process itself. Unlike microplastics, nanoplastics are small enough to interact directly with cellular processes, potentially leading to oxidative stress, inflammation, endocrine disruption, and neurotoxicity [2][3]. Given their widespread presence in globally distributed bottled water brands, experts now warn that long-term consumption could pose serious risks, particularly for vulnerable populations such as infants, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals. Immediate regulatory action and alternative packaging solutions are urgently needed to mitigate exposure.

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[1] https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/plastic-particles-bottled-water
[2] Heather A. Leslie, Martin J.M. van Velzen, Sicco H. Brandsma, A. Dick Vethaak, Juan J. Garcia-Vallejo, Marja H. Lamoree, Discovery and quantification of plastic particle pollution in human blood, Environment International, Volume 163, 2022, 107199, ISSN 0160-4120, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2022.107199 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412022001258
[3] Campanale C, Massarelli C, Savino I, Locaputo V, Uricchio VF. A Detailed Review Study on Potential Effects of Microplastics and Additives of Concern on Human Health. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Feb 13;17(4):1212. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17041212. PMID: 32069998; PMCID: PMC7068600. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7068600/

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