Can microplastics from food packaging damage the connection between your gut and brain (for babies)?
Based on 1 peer-reviewed studykitchen
Verdict: Use Caution
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The research at a glance
| Study | Journal | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Polystyrene Microplastics Disrupt the Gut-Brain Axis via Activating Brain TLR4 and Impair Hippocampal Synapses through the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB Pathway | J Agric Food Chem | 2026 |
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