Could probiotics protect against human toxicity caused by polystyrene nanoplastics and microplastics?

Nanoplastics (NPs) and microplastics (MPs) made of polystyrene (PS) can be toxic to humans, especially by ingestion of plastic particles. These substances are often introduced into the gastrointestinal tract, where they can cause several adverse effects, including disturbances in intestinal flora, m...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Nutrition
Main Authors:	Javad Bazeli, Zarrin Banikazemi, Michael R. Hamblin, Reza Sharafati Chaleshtori
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-07-01
Subjects:	probiotics nanoplastics microplastics polystyrene toxicity gut microflora
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1186724/full