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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) •... show more

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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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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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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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“Microwave-safe” is a LIE if you care about your hormones. Dr. Shanna Swan, the world’s top expert on falling sperm counts: “‘Microwave-safe’ ONLY means it won’t melt. It says ZERO about the BPA & phthalates that leach into your food the second you heat it.” She says: NEVER put plastic in the microwave. Ever. Same with bottles left in a hot car — chemicals migrate straight into your water. Switch to glass or steel today or keep eating plasticizers. Your fertility is literally on the line. Who’s throwing out their plastic containers after watching this? 55-sec clip from Dr. Swan herself ↓

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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.

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