Bottled water contains thousands of nanoplastics so small they can invade the body's cells, study says

In a recent study, researchers have found that bottled water sold in stores can contain significantly more bits of plastic than previously estimated. These plastic particles, known as nanoplastics, are so tiny that they cannot be seen under a microscope. Nanoplastics, along with microplastics, can migrate through the tissues of the digestive tract or lungs into the bloodstream and distribute potentially harmful synthetic chemicals throughout the body. The study analyzed one liter of water and found an average of 240,000 plastic particles, 90% of which were nanoplastics. The findings emphasize the importance of drinking tap water from glass or stainless steel containers to reduce exposure to plastic particles. It is advised to extend this practice to other foods and drinks packaged in plastic as well.