Small plastic particles in men's testicles? Scientists warn after new study!

Plastic bags, bottles, and other things are not only contaminating the land and water, but now the news is coming that they are also affecting our health.

Plastic pollution is one of the biggest challenges to the environment today. Plastic bags, bottles, and other things are not only contaminating the land and water, but now the news is coming that they are also affecting our health. In a recent study, scientists have found that microplastic particles are present in the testicles of humans. This discovery is worrying because it is likely to affect the fertility of men.

In this study published in the journal 'Toxicological Sciences', researchers from the University of New Mexico analyzed 23 human testicular and 47 dog testicular tissue samples. The results of the study were shocking. The researchers found that different types of microplastics were present in all the samples. Polyethylene was the most common type of microplastic, found in plastic bags and bottles.

Expert opinion

Dr. John Yu, the lead researcher of the study, says that this is the first time that microplastics have been found in human fertility. We don't yet know how microplastics affect male fertility, but it is certainly a concern.

Microplastics are tiny plastic fragments that are less than five millimeters

in size. They are formed when plastic waste breaks down or larger plastic products break down. Microplastics are widely found in the environment, and it is now clear that they can also enter the human body.

Poor sperm quality

The study's findings may prompt scientists to investigate how microplastics affect sperm quality and male fertility. It should also be explored how exposure to microplastics can be reduced.