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If you're drinking bottled water, you're probably drinking plastic Plastic bottles often go through extreme heat during shipping and storage, especially in warmer climates, which accelerates the leaching of toxic chemicals To truly remove microplastics from your drinking water, a reverse osmosis filter is your best bet: Good countertop... show more

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Jenny King1 year ago

AquaTru is awesome. While its components are plastic, they are BPA-free, non-dishwasher safe (so not heated up), and if you’re like me, you leave water in the container for only a brief period of time until transferring it to a glass jug. Best investment and rental-friendly!

Markos Ubiria1 year ago

Microplastics don’t just disrupt hormones—they impair mitochondrial respiration, inflame the gut, and accelerate cellular aging. Bottled water isn’t neutral—it’s low-dose toxicity. Every sip either supports your mitochondria or fuels decay. Choose wisely.

Shimi Strasser1 year ago

Thank you! I just ordered some pitcher filters and stainless cups for my family.

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Gividen1 year ago

I drink 9 liters + a day. I work out doors and need to carry water with me. What should I carry my water in, if not plastic?

Truth Seeker (Satyanarayan Hegde MD). Pediatrician1 year ago

Bottled water isn’t as clean as you think. Microplastics and chemicals leach from heated plastic bottles.

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Still drinking water from plastic bottles? A recent study found that microplastics exposure increases the risks of having a heart attack. (PMID: 38446676) Drinking water from plastic bottles is the biggest source of microplastics. Get plastic out of your life and your health will improve significantly!

Still drinking water from plastic bottles? A recent study found that microplastics exposure increases the risks of having a heart attack. (PMID: 38446676) Drinking water from plastic bottles is the biggest source of microplastics. Get plastic out of your life and your health will improve significantly!

Paul Saladino, MD

176,153 views • 2 years ago

5 strategies for limiting exposure to microplastics and their associated chemicals: 1) Avoid drinking from plastic bottles 2) Get a reverse osmosis water filter for your home, if possible 2) Avoid heating plastic (this includes drinking from to-go coffee cups, which have a plastic lining) 4) Don't eat microwave popcorn (the bags are lined with PFAS, "forever chemicals") 5) Avoid consuming acidic foods/condiments stored in plastic packaging (the acidity breaks down plastic). One example: Something like balsamic vinegar in a plastic to-go container.

5 strategies for limiting exposure to microplastics and their associated chemicals: 1) Avoid drinking from plastic bottles 2) Get a reverse osmosis water filter for your home, if possible 2) Avoid heating plastic (this includes drinking from to-go coffee cups, which have a plastic lining) 4) Don't eat microwave popcorn (the bags are lined with PFAS, "forever chemicals") 5) Avoid consuming acidic foods/condiments stored in plastic packaging (the acidity breaks down plastic). One example: Something like balsamic vinegar in a plastic to-go container.

FoundMyFitness Clips

53,278 views • 1 year ago

You can’t escape microplastics—but you can fight back Everyday habits like drinking from plastic bottles, eating canned soup, or microwaving popcorn can quietly expose you to harmful chemicals like BPA and PFAS These toxins can linger in your body for years, increasing your cancer risk The good news? A few strategic changes can dramatically cut your exposure: • Use a reverse osmosis water filter • Avoid drinking, as much as possible, out of plastic bottles and aluminum cans • Avoid heating plastic (this includes drinking out of to-go coffee cups) • Limit consumption of canned soup • Think twice about eating microwave popcorn

You can’t escape microplastics—but you can fight back Everyday habits like drinking from plastic bottles, eating canned soup, or microwaving popcorn can quietly expose you to harmful chemicals like BPA and PFAS These toxins can linger in your body for years, increasing your cancer risk The good news? A few strategic changes can dramatically cut your exposure: • Use a reverse osmosis water filter • Avoid drinking, as much as possible, out of plastic bottles and aluminum cans • Avoid heating plastic (this includes drinking out of to-go coffee cups) • Limit consumption of canned soup • Think twice about eating microwave popcorn

FoundMyFitness Clips

464,023 views • 1 year ago

"I've got something that is going to shock you." "When you think you're drinking from a can, you're not drinking from a can." "You're drinking from a plastic bag that's inside of a can." "You're getting all those microplastics, those hormone disrupting chemicals absorbing into your drink."

"I've got something that is going to shock you." "When you think you're drinking from a can, you're not drinking from a can." "You're drinking from a plastic bag that's inside of a can." "You're getting all those microplastics, those hormone disrupting chemicals absorbing into your drink."

Wide Awake Media

43,441 views • 8 months ago

Reverse osmosis filters can remove up to 99% of microplastic particles from water They also remove many harmful contaminants (BPA, PFAS, and heavy metals) Good countertop options include APEC & Aquatru (both <$500) But one thing to note: While they strip away toxins, they also remove essential minerals your body needs (which can be added back via supplementation or mineral drops)

Reverse osmosis filters can remove up to 99% of microplastic particles from water They also remove many harmful contaminants (BPA, PFAS, and heavy metals) Good countertop options include APEC & Aquatru (both <$500) But one thing to note: While they strip away toxins, they also remove essential minerals your body needs (which can be added back via supplementation or mineral drops)

FoundMyFitness Clips

64,507 views • 1 year ago

Reverse osmosis is one of your best defenses against microplastics, eliminating up to 99.9% of particles from tap water This filtration method also removes harmful contaminants like BPA, PFAS, phthalates, and heavy metals Affordable countertop brands include APEC and Aquatru (both under $500, no affiliation) One important point: Reverse osmosis also removes beneficial minerals, which can be easily added back via remineralization drops or supplementation

Reverse osmosis is one of your best defenses against microplastics, eliminating up to 99.9% of particles from tap water This filtration method also removes harmful contaminants like BPA, PFAS, phthalates, and heavy metals Affordable countertop brands include APEC and Aquatru (both under $500, no affiliation) One important point: Reverse osmosis also removes beneficial minerals, which can be easily added back via remineralization drops or supplementation

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40,594 views • 1 year ago

Reverse osmosis filters can remove up to 99% of microplastic particles from water It's one of the best solution there is for obtaining clean drinking water They also filter out contaminants like BPA, PFAS (forever chemicals), and heavy metals Note: Reverse osmosis also strips away beneficial minerals (which can be added back via supplementation or mineral drops)

Reverse osmosis filters can remove up to 99% of microplastic particles from water It's one of the best solution there is for obtaining clean drinking water They also filter out contaminants like BPA, PFAS (forever chemicals), and heavy metals Note: Reverse osmosis also strips away beneficial minerals (which can be added back via supplementation or mineral drops)

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277,856 views • 2 years ago

Plastic is everywhere, but you can eliminate the worst offenders • Don't drink out of plastic water bottles • Get a water filter at home (reverse osmosis) • Avoid heating plastic • Don't drink out of to-go coffee cup • Don't eat things out of single-use plastic containers • Use condiments in glass • Get a HEPA filter for your home • Limit handling of receipts • Limit how often you drink out of cans • Limit consumption of canned soup

Plastic is everywhere, but you can eliminate the worst offenders • Don't drink out of plastic water bottles • Get a water filter at home (reverse osmosis) • Avoid heating plastic • Don't drink out of to-go coffee cup • Don't eat things out of single-use plastic containers • Use condiments in glass • Get a HEPA filter for your home • Limit handling of receipts • Limit how often you drink out of cans • Limit consumption of canned soup

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452,128 views • 1 year ago

Glass-bottled water may contain more microplastic particles than plastic bottles The contamination appears to come mainly from polyester-based paint on metal caps, which can shed larger plastic particles into the liquid during bottling But there’s nuance: the particles in glass bottles tend to be larger and less absorbable, while plastic bottles also expose you to BPA and phthalates Glass remains the safer choice when you're on the go, but a home water filter with a reusable BPA-free bottle is the best long-term solution

Glass-bottled water may contain more microplastic particles than plastic bottles The contamination appears to come mainly from polyester-based paint on metal caps, which can shed larger plastic particles into the liquid during bottling But there’s nuance: the particles in glass bottles tend to be larger and less absorbable, while plastic bottles also expose you to BPA and phthalates Glass remains the safer choice when you're on the go, but a home water filter with a reusable BPA-free bottle is the best long-term solution

FoundMyFitness Clips

30,838 views • 5 months ago

One of the simplest ways to cut daily exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals is a water filter. Reverse osmosis is the most effective option. It removes 99% of microplastics and reduces contaminants like BPA/BPS, phthalates, and PFAS (“forever chemicals”), chemicals linked to hormone disruption and neurodevelopmental outcomes like autism and ADHD. Just be aware that reverse osmosis also strips out minerals and trace elements, so it’s smart to remineralize using mineral drops or a mineral supplement. A countertop unit is an easy entry point, and a whole-house reverse osmosis system is another option if you want broader coverage. I consider a quality water filter among the top things people can do to reduce their exposure to plastic-associated chemicals. Clip is from my recent appearance on TRIGGERnometry.

One of the simplest ways to cut daily exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals is a water filter. Reverse osmosis is the most effective option. It removes 99% of microplastics and reduces contaminants like BPA/BPS, phthalates, and PFAS (“forever chemicals”), chemicals linked to hormone disruption and neurodevelopmental outcomes like autism and ADHD. Just be aware that reverse osmosis also strips out minerals and trace elements, so it’s smart to remineralize using mineral drops or a mineral supplement. A countertop unit is an easy entry point, and a whole-house reverse osmosis system is another option if you want broader coverage. I consider a quality water filter among the top things people can do to reduce their exposure to plastic-associated chemicals. Clip is from my recent appearance on TRIGGERnometry.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick

210,941 views • 6 months ago

Plastic drink bottles are being left in the sun before being sold in America This is a big deal because of microplastics. Just one day of sitting in the sun releases thousands to tens of thousands of additional microplastic particles Heat accelerates plastic degradation, increasing chemical and microplastic leaching It gets worse in the sun, higher temperatures break down chemical bonds in plastic. This causes more microplastics to leach into the drink A 2024 study found an average of 240,000 plastic particles per liter in bottled water, with 90% being nanoplastics (smaller than 1 micrometer) and 10% microplastics (1-5 mm) What’s happening here with these drink bottles being left in the sun behind stores is very common, I’ve shared multiple videos of this same thing happening. It happens with sports drinks and water bottles

Plastic drink bottles are being left in the sun before being sold in America This is a big deal because of microplastics. Just one day of sitting in the sun releases thousands to tens of thousands of additional microplastic particles Heat accelerates plastic degradation, increasing chemical and microplastic leaching It gets worse in the sun, higher temperatures break down chemical bonds in plastic. This causes more microplastics to leach into the drink A 2024 study found an average of 240,000 plastic particles per liter in bottled water, with 90% being nanoplastics (smaller than 1 micrometer) and 10% microplastics (1-5 mm) What’s happening here with these drink bottles being left in the sun behind stores is very common, I’ve shared multiple videos of this same thing happening. It happens with sports drinks and water bottles

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62,665 views • 2 months ago

Bryan Johnson reveals how he reduced microplastics in his body by 87% “Cups you use for hot coffee leach microplastics. The heat causes the leaching of microplastics, so when you're drinking that coffee you are consuming microplastics. So we removed that and a bunch of other stuff like plastic cups, cutting boards, and other plastics from the house, and we dropped my microplastics burden in my body by 87%” “Dry sauna was potentially the cause of reducing microplastics in the body overall”

Bryan Johnson reveals how he reduced microplastics in his body by 87% “Cups you use for hot coffee leach microplastics. The heat causes the leaching of microplastics, so when you're drinking that coffee you are consuming microplastics. So we removed that and a bunch of other stuff like plastic cups, cutting boards, and other plastics from the house, and we dropped my microplastics burden in my body by 87%” “Dry sauna was potentially the cause of reducing microplastics in the body overall”

Mikli

893,810 views • 6 months ago

Microplastics have been found in 100% of sperm samples tested. Studies show microplastics are linked to abnormal sperm shape and impaired motility, which means sperm can’t move as efficiently—bad news for fertility. 31% of the microplastics found in sperm come from polystyrene, a plastic commonly used in food packaging. Even worse, polyvinyl chloride (PVC)—used in water pipes—breaks down and leaches microplastics into tap water, a major source of exposure. Microplastics often contain BPA, a known endocrine disruptor that mimics estrogen. Research shows that men with higher BPA levels have significantly lower testosterone and reduced sperm quality. Reducing exposure is key: avoid heating plastics, use stainless steel or glass for drinking, and filter tap water with systems like reverse osmosis that remove microplastics. The goal is not panic—but informed action. To learn more about how microplastics impact reproductive health, the brain, the cardiovascular system, and hormones, check out episode 95 of the FoundMyFitness Podcast. Show notes:

Microplastics have been found in 100% of sperm samples tested. Studies show microplastics are linked to abnormal sperm shape and impaired motility, which means sperm can’t move as efficiently—bad news for fertility. 31% of the microplastics found in sperm come from polystyrene, a plastic commonly used in food packaging. Even worse, polyvinyl chloride (PVC)—used in water pipes—breaks down and leaches microplastics into tap water, a major source of exposure. Microplastics often contain BPA, a known endocrine disruptor that mimics estrogen. Research shows that men with higher BPA levels have significantly lower testosterone and reduced sperm quality. Reducing exposure is key: avoid heating plastics, use stainless steel or glass for drinking, and filter tap water with systems like reverse osmosis that remove microplastics. The goal is not panic—but informed action. To learn more about how microplastics impact reproductive health, the brain, the cardiovascular system, and hormones, check out episode 95 of the FoundMyFitness Podcast. Show notes:

Dr. Rhonda Patrick

154,152 views • 2 years ago

Chris Masterjohn says touching a grocery store receipt puts more BPA into your body than drinking from a plastic water bottle. BPA is a plastic chemical that messes with your hormones. The receipt paper is designed so the coating dusts off onto your hands the moment you touch it. That's how heat printing works. A plastic water bottle is sturdy. A receipt is built to come apart. > If you're a cashier, this stuff is soaking into your fingertips every shift you work. > If you're a customer, you're getting hit with it every time you grab one at checkout. The fix takes two seconds. Tell them you don't need the receipt. — Dr. Chris Masterjohn (Chris Masterjohn) on Alex Clark’s (Alex Clark) podcast

Chris Masterjohn says touching a grocery store receipt puts more BPA into your body than drinking from a plastic water bottle. BPA is a plastic chemical that messes with your hormones. The receipt paper is designed so the coating dusts off onto your hands the moment you touch it. That's how heat printing works. A plastic water bottle is sturdy. A receipt is built to come apart. > If you're a cashier, this stuff is soaking into your fingertips every shift you work. > If you're a customer, you're getting hit with it every time you grab one at checkout. The fix takes two seconds. Tell them you don't need the receipt. — Dr. Chris Masterjohn (Chris Masterjohn) on Alex Clark’s (Alex Clark) podcast

Goku

243,325 views • 4 months ago

Black plastic utensils and takeout containers are often loaded with carcinogens Coffee cup lids, rotisserie chicken trays, spatulas, and even some straws are frequently made from recycled electronics, bringing brominated flame retardants (known carcinogens) into direct contact with your food/beverage And when that hot food or drink comes in contact, heat dramatically speeds the leaching of brominated chemicals, BPA, and microplastics straight into what you’re about to consume It’s a best practice to minimize use of black plastic utensils and to-go containers, especially if they contain hot food

Black plastic utensils and takeout containers are often loaded with carcinogens Coffee cup lids, rotisserie chicken trays, spatulas, and even some straws are frequently made from recycled electronics, bringing brominated flame retardants (known carcinogens) into direct contact with your food/beverage And when that hot food or drink comes in contact, heat dramatically speeds the leaching of brominated chemicals, BPA, and microplastics straight into what you’re about to consume It’s a best practice to minimize use of black plastic utensils and to-go containers, especially if they contain hot food

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Stop drinking hot coffee and tea from plastic-lined to-go cups Doing so is a major source of exposure to microplastics and their associated chemicals Most paper coffee cups are coated with plastic, and when heat hits that lining, it releases a surge of BPA (an endocrine‑disrupting chemical) directly into your drink Just the act of adding hot liquid can multiply BPA release by up to 55x Use your own stainless steel or ceramic mug; it’s one of the simplest ways to protect yourself

Stop drinking hot coffee and tea from plastic-lined to-go cups Doing so is a major source of exposure to microplastics and their associated chemicals Most paper coffee cups are coated with plastic, and when heat hits that lining, it releases a surge of BPA (an endocrine‑disrupting chemical) directly into your drink Just the act of adding hot liquid can multiply BPA release by up to 55x Use your own stainless steel or ceramic mug; it’s one of the simplest ways to protect yourself

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Drinking water truck No 14 has arrived at the tents of displaced families in Gaza. Displaced people are suffering from a severe crisis in accessing clean drinking water. The situation is made even worse by the ongoing disruption of water supplies across Gaza. That is why your donations can truly make a difference. Children carry heavy water containers on their small shoulders—containers that often weigh more than they do—under the scorching sun. We reach camps that no one else reaches, and we continue to do everything we can to provide more clean drinking water to more displaced families in different camps. Your donations make a difference, please consider contributing.

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