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3 diet changes that may reduce plastic chemicals in your body: ‘They are double exposure’
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In Short: Gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi suggests dietary changes to lower exposure to harmful plastic-related chemicals.
Gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi recently discussed on Instagram ways to reduce exposure to plastic-related chemicals like BPA and phthalates, which are linked to health issues such as metabolic syndrome and heart disease.
Dr. Sethi advises choosing fresh or minimally processed foods and storing food in glass or stainless steel containers instead of plastic.
He also recommends avoiding plastic packaging, even on fresh foods, and not heating food in plastic containers.
According to Dr. Sethi, higher levels of these chemicals in the body have been associated with an increased risk of obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and reproductive health issues.
Dr. Sethi's recommendations focus on reducing daily exposure rather than worrying about occasional use of plastic containers.
What this adds
The advice to replace all plastic items immediately and to stop drinking tap water is not universally accepted and may not be practical for everyone.
What's still developing
- Concerns about exposure to plastic-related chemicals have grown as research continues to examine their potential effects on human health.
- Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.
- Replace every plastic item in your home immediately.
- Stop drinking all tap water because filters remove every type of microplastic.
- Worry about occasional use of a plastic container more than everyday food habits.
Sources
- The Indian Expresslink