The Longevity Edit

We know microplastics are everywhere—in our food, water, and even our bloodstream—but has anyone actually died from them? The answer is murky, but emerging research suggests microplastics could be contributing to fatal diseases, and we may not even realize it.

The Invisible Threat: Are Microplastics Causing Early Deaths?

While no official death certificates list “microplastics” as a cause of death, studies have linked them to cancer, cardiovascular disease, and organ failure. Recent autopsies have found plastic particles embedded in human lungs, placentas, and even the heart, raising concerns about long-term toxicity.

The Cases We Can’t Ignore

• Cancer and Chronic Disease: Researchers have found that exposure to plastic chemicals like BPA and phthalates—commonly found in microplastics—may trigger hormonal imbalances and increase cancer risks.
• Lung Complications: A 2023 study found microplastics deep in the lungs of lung cancer patients, suggesting a direct link between plastic inhalation and respiratory disease.
• Heart Attacks and Strokes: New research shows microplastics in human arteries, potentially increasing the risk of heart disease and early death.

The Cover-Up? Why We’re Not Talking About This

Governments and corporations continue to downplay the risks, despite mounting evidence. If microplastics are silently killing us, who profits from ignoring the problem? The plastic industry has a long history of funding research that minimizes health risks—much like the tobacco and fossil fuel industries did for decades.