A new study unfortunately demonstrated the potential health effects of chewing gum.

Yes…chewing gum.

“Chewing gum released up to 637 microplastic particles per gram, with most particles released within the first 8 minutes”

Why is this bad?

There is emerging evidence that microplastics “consist of oxidative stress, DNA damage, organ dysfunction, metabolic disorder, immune response, neurotoxicity, as well as reproductive and developmental toxicity. In addition, the epidemiological evidence suggests that a variety of chronic diseases may be related to microplastics exposure.”

What to Do

Don’t depend on the government to take care of it’s people and make legislative changes to limit plastics.

Instead, you need to vote with your wallet and avoid buying wasteful plastics.

This is especially important with our food. Avoid food that comes in plastic containers. Avoid processed foods that likely have microplastics.

Buy regular whole foods. Real foods that aren’t made with CEO profits and bonuses being the primary focus.

Go to your local farmer’s market and support your community and your health.