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Dementia’s Silent Thief: Could Microplastics Be the Culprit?

Michael Hunter, MD
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4 min readFeb 16, 2025

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I’ve been diving deep into the unsettling world of microplastics lately, exploring their potential dangers to our health.

It’s a topic that keeps becoming more alarming, and a new study has added to the confusion.

We already know these tiny plastic particles, manufactured or broken down from larger plastics, damage our environment.

Past research has linked microplastics to a higher risk of serious illnesses like heart disease, lung disease, and even cancer.

The average person ingests tens of thousands of these particles yearly through the water, food, and air we drink.

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Michael Hunter, MD
Michael Hunter, MD

Written by Michael Hunter, MD

I have degrees from Harvard, Yale, and Penn. I am a radiation oncologist in the Seattle area. You may find me regularly posting at www.newcancerinfo.com

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