Microplastics in the Brain: A Growing Health Risk You Should Not Ignore

Microplastics in the Brain: A Growing Health Risk You Should Not Ignore

New Research Reveals a Shocking Discovery

A recent research study conducted by the University of New Mexico Health Sciences revealed a troubling finding:
 there are more microplastics in the brain than in any other part of the human body.

Even more concerning is that over the last 8 years, the amount of microplastics detected in the brain has increased by more than 50%.

Why the Size of Microplastics Makes Them Dangerous

The study found that many of these microplastics are 200 nanometers or smaller, which is roughly the size of a virus.

Normally, the brain is protected by the blood–brain barrier, a natural defense system that blocks harmful substances from entering the brain.

However, because these plastic particles are so small, they are able to pass through this barrier, meaning once microplastics enter the body, they can reach the brain.

A Concerning Link to Dementia

One of the most alarming findings from the study was this:

The brains of people with dementia contained up to 10 times more plastic than those without dementia.

At this stage, researchers do not know whether:

  • Microplastics contribute to brain diseases, or

  • Brain diseases cause microplastics to accumulate more easily

But one thing is clear:

Plastics in the brain are not a good thing.

How Microplastics Enter the Human Body

While plastic exposure is difficult to avoid entirely, food is one of the main ways microplastics enter the body.

The process often looks like this:

  • Fields are irrigated with plastic-contaminated water

  • Plants absorb microplastics

  • Animals eat those plants and accumulate more plastic

  • Humans consume both plants and animals
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Over time, this creates a buildup of microplastics in the body.

What You Can Do to Reduce Microplastic Exposure

One practical step is being more careful about where your food comes from.

Buying local produce may help reduce exposure, as shorter supply chains often involve less contamination.

However, avoiding microplastics completely is nearly impossible in today’s environment.

Why BIOSUPERFOOD Uses Controlled Bioreactors

This is one reason the microalgae used in BIOSUPERFOOD are not grown in the wild.

Instead, they are cultivated in a closed-system bioreactor, which protects them from:

  • Microplastic pollution

  • Air and water contamination

  • Heavy metals such as mercury

  • PCBs and radiation

  • UV damage

  • Bacterial contamination

  • Fish and bird waste

 

This controlled environment allows Bioage to maintain purity, safety, and nutritional integrity.

Supporting the Body at the Cellular Level

While no supplement can remove microplastics from the body, proper cellular nutrition supports repair, resilience, and protection.

BIOSUPERFOOD is a whole-food microalgae blend designed to help:

  • Nourish cells deeply

  • Support brain and immune health

  • Improve recovery from environmental stress

  • Promote long-term cellular function

A Cleaner Source of Microalgae Nutrition

Because it is grown in a controlled environment, BIOSUPERFOOD provides clean, high-quality microalgae nutrition without the risks associated with environmental contamination.

A Proactive Approach to Long-Term Health

Environmental exposure is unavoidable, but how you support your body is within your control.

Providing your cells with high-quality nutrients helps them function more effectively over time.

Learn More About BIOSUPERFOOD

If you would like to support your body’s natural growth, recovery, and protection, you can learn more about BIOSUPERFOOD by Bioage here:

https://bioage.com/product-category/biosuperfood/

Authored By Roland Thomas

NMD. Naturopath, author, and marathon runner, dedicated to helping you become the healthiest, most alive person you can be.

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