Are We Eating Plastic Without Knowing It?
In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Abstract Microplastics, defined as plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size, have become a pervasive environmental pollutant. Originating from the degradation of larger plastic waste and the direct release of microscopic synthetic particles, microplastics are now found in air, water, food, and even within human tissues. This paper explores the primary pathways through which microplastics enter the human body, including ingestion, inhalation, and dermal absorption, and discusses their potential impacts on human health, highlighting recent scientific findings and the need for further research. 1. Introduction Plastics have transformed modern life due to their versatility and durability. However, their persistence in the environment has led to widespread contamination. Microplastics (MPs), a subset of plastic pollution, are now ubiquitous, raising significant concerns about their entry into biologica...