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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... show more

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Paper coffee cups are actually lined with plastic. When hot coffee hits that lining, it releases microplastics directly into your drink, your bloodstream, and potentially your brain.

Paper coffee cups are actually lined with plastic. When hot coffee hits that lining, it releases microplastics directly into your drink, your bloodstream, and potentially your brain.

Mario Nawfal

237,590 views • 4 months ago

The single most impactful step to cut your microplastic exposure: stop heating plastic Just pouring boiling water into a plastic bottle can spike BPA (a hormone-disrupting chemical) by up to 55x Practical tips: • Don't drink hot coffee or tea out of to-go cups (they're lined with plastic) • Limit consumption of hot food from black plastic takeout containers • Use wooden cooking utensils when possible • Never microwave food in plastic containers • Avoid microwaving plastic wrap

The single most impactful step to cut your microplastic exposure: stop heating plastic Just pouring boiling water into a plastic bottle can spike BPA (a hormone-disrupting chemical) by up to 55x Practical tips: • Don't drink hot coffee or tea out of to-go cups (they're lined with plastic) • Limit consumption of hot food from black plastic takeout containers • Use wooden cooking utensils when possible • Never microwave food in plastic containers • Avoid microwaving plastic wrap

FoundMyFitness Clips

89,022 views • 1 year ago

Many to-go coffee cups are lined with plastic And when you pour in hot water or coffee... you're ingesting a slew of chemicals like BPA that leech in Same goes for the microwave, get this: Microwaving food in plastic containers can release over *4 million* microplastic particles into a meal in just 3 minutes (along with the chemicals they carry) You have to live life, but some easy takeaways to avoid the worst offenders: • Bring your own mug to the coffee shop • Don't eat microwave popcorn (the bags are lined with PFAS, aka forever chemicals) • Don't microwave food in plastic containers

Many to-go coffee cups are lined with plastic And when you pour in hot water or coffee... you're ingesting a slew of chemicals like BPA that leech in Same goes for the microwave, get this: Microwaving food in plastic containers can release over 4 million microplastic particles into a meal in just 3 minutes (along with the chemicals they carry) You have to live life, but some easy takeaways to avoid the worst offenders: • Bring your own mug to the coffee shop • Don't eat microwave popcorn (the bags are lined with PFAS, aka forever chemicals) • Don't microwave food in plastic containers

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308,378 views • 2 years ago

Your aluminum cans are lined with plastic. Every soda, sparkling water, and canned drink you consume is leaching microplastics, BPA, and forever chemicals into the liquid. Travel with a stainless steel water bottle. Simple fix. FULL DISCLOSURE: I drink soda water out of aluminum cans.

Your aluminum cans are lined with plastic. Every soda, sparkling water, and canned drink you consume is leaching microplastics, BPA, and forever chemicals into the liquid. Travel with a stainless steel water bottle. Simple fix. FULL DISCLOSURE: I drink soda water out of aluminum cans.

Robert ₿reedlove

68,536 views • 4 months 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.

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53,283 views • 1 year ago

Canned foods expose you to endocrine-disrupting chemicals like BPA at dramatically higher levels than non-canned alternatives This applies to sardines, too Nearly every can (sardines, tuna, salmon, soup) is lined with plastic, and the "BPA-free" replacement polymers may be as bad or worse as endocrine disruptors An occasional can while traveling or camping is fine, but as a daily habit it's worth rethinking if you care about your exposure to microplastics and their associated chemicals

Canned foods expose you to endocrine-disrupting chemicals like BPA at dramatically higher levels than non-canned alternatives This applies to sardines, too Nearly every can (sardines, tuna, salmon, soup) is lined with plastic, and the "BPA-free" replacement polymers may be as bad or worse as endocrine disruptors An occasional can while traveling or camping is fine, but as a daily habit it's worth rethinking if you care about your exposure to microplastics and their associated chemicals

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51,825 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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121,018 views • 7 months 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

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464,023 views • 1 year ago

Microplastics are infiltrating our bodies - they are embedded in arterial walls and raise the risk of heart attack or stroke by 4.5x within three years. Microplastics trigger chronic inflammation and carry harmful chemicals like BPA and phthalates, which impair endothelial function and promote atherosclerosis. Emerging research suggests microplastics may also interfere with mitochondrial function and disrupt lipid metabolism, compounding cardiovascular risks. While we can’t eliminate exposure entirely, there are meaningful ways to reduce it: • Use high-quality water filters (like reverse osmosis systems). • Reduce use of plastic bottles, food packaging, and single-use plastics. • Don’t heat food in plastic containers or use to-go coffee cups lined with plastic. • Consider alternatives like glass, stainless steel, or ceramic for food and beverage storage. Small changes add up. For more on how microplastics insidiously affect our health, check out episode 95 of the FMF podcast. Available wherever you consume podcasts.

Microplastics are infiltrating our bodies - they are embedded in arterial walls and raise the risk of heart attack or stroke by 4.5x within three years. Microplastics trigger chronic inflammation and carry harmful chemicals like BPA and phthalates, which impair endothelial function and promote atherosclerosis. Emerging research suggests microplastics may also interfere with mitochondrial function and disrupt lipid metabolism, compounding cardiovascular risks. While we can’t eliminate exposure entirely, there are meaningful ways to reduce it: • Use high-quality water filters (like reverse osmosis systems). • Reduce use of plastic bottles, food packaging, and single-use plastics. • Don’t heat food in plastic containers or use to-go coffee cups lined with plastic. • Consider alternatives like glass, stainless steel, or ceramic for food and beverage storage. Small changes add up. For more on how microplastics insidiously affect our health, check out episode 95 of the FMF podcast. Available wherever you consume podcasts.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick

126,740 views • 1 year ago

Canned foods and drinks expose you to endocrine-disrupting chemicals like BPA at dramatically higher levels than non-canned alternatives This occurs because the plastic lining in aluminum cans leaches BPA directly into your food and beverages One study found consuming a single serving of canned soup daily for just 5 days increased urinary BPA levels by over 1,000% (jumping from 1.1 µg/L to 20.8 µg/L) The key takeaway here is awareness: minimizing canned food and beverage consumption can dramatically reduce BPA exposure and protect hormone health

Canned foods and drinks expose you to endocrine-disrupting chemicals like BPA at dramatically higher levels than non-canned alternatives This occurs because the plastic lining in aluminum cans leaches BPA directly into your food and beverages One study found consuming a single serving of canned soup daily for just 5 days increased urinary BPA levels by over 1,000% (jumping from 1.1 µg/L to 20.8 µg/L) The key takeaway here is awareness: minimizing canned food and beverage consumption can dramatically reduce BPA exposure and protect hormone health

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96,795 views • 1 year 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

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

211,374 views • 7 months ago

Plastic blenders are a source of microplastics that most people overlook. Those with plastic jars or pitchers release microplastics, and even nanoplastics, into blended food or drinks due to friction and mechanical abrasion during blending. A single 30-second blending cycle can release up to 1 billion (yes, with a "b") micro- and nanoplastic particles. BPA-free products are safer but can still release particles due to heavy use, heat, or abrasion. My advice is to switch to a completely stainless-steel blender. It's the only way to avoid contamination. Thanks to Steven Bartlett for allowing me to audit his kitchen! Check out the full episode.

Plastic blenders are a source of microplastics that most people overlook. Those with plastic jars or pitchers release microplastics, and even nanoplastics, into blended food or drinks due to friction and mechanical abrasion during blending. A single 30-second blending cycle can release up to 1 billion (yes, with a "b") micro- and nanoplastic particles. BPA-free products are safer but can still release particles due to heavy use, heat, or abrasion. My advice is to switch to a completely stainless-steel blender. It's the only way to avoid contamination. Thanks to Steven Bartlett for allowing me to audit his kitchen! Check out the full episode.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick

478,459 views • 6 months ago

There is a coffee shop in New York called 787 Coffee that puts coffee into plastic pouches instead of cups This say these are “environmentally smart” and “sustainable” compared to standard cups Many people compare them to a "colostomy bag,” but the coffee shop says they use less plastic than a standard cup and are more spill proof

There is a coffee shop in New York called 787 Coffee that puts coffee into plastic pouches instead of cups This say these are “environmentally smart” and “sustainable” compared to standard cups Many people compare them to a "colostomy bag,” but the coffee shop says they use less plastic than a standard cup and are more spill proof

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144,882 views • 2 months ago

Eating canned soup can send your BPA levels skyrocketing—up to 1,000x higher than if you ate the exact same soup from a glass jar Think about that: the lining in cans, meant to preserve your food, comes at the cost of exposing you to a dangerous chemical And this exposure to BPA doesn’t come without consequences It’s linked to a staggering 16-fold spike in blood pressure The key takeaway here is awareness By reducing how often we consume food and beverages from cans, we can limit exposure to BPA and potentially reduce risks associated with it over the long term

Eating canned soup can send your BPA levels skyrocketing—up to 1,000x higher than if you ate the exact same soup from a glass jar Think about that: the lining in cans, meant to preserve your food, comes at the cost of exposing you to a dangerous chemical And this exposure to BPA doesn’t come without consequences It’s linked to a staggering 16-fold spike in blood pressure The key takeaway here is awareness By reducing how often we consume food and beverages from cans, we can limit exposure to BPA and potentially reduce risks associated with it over the long term

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71,818 views • 1 year 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