How plastic particles are invading every part of your body

For the first time, scientists have captured visual evidence of nanoplastic particles inside human brains, livers and kidneys, raising urgent questions about their impact on our health. For more videos like this subscribe to It's Complicated ► https://bit.ly/ItsComplicatedSubs We know that plastics are everywhere, from the food we eat to the air we breathe. They're in the depths of our oceans and have been found in every remote corner of the planet. But their smallest fragments, both microplastics and nanoplastics, are making their way into our bodies, including our brains via the blood brain barrier and even into breast milk. Once inside our bodies the plastic particles can leach harmful chemicals such as BPA, phthalates and other endocrine disruptors that can have devastating impacts on our bodies health including fertility and other aspects of reproductive health. With special thanks to: Dr Matthew Campen Dr Alberto Katsumiti Dr Hildegard Westphal Neelam Tailor looks into how plastic pollution is invading us all. Check out some of Neelam's other videos:    • Why everything feels more expensive now      • How Big Pharma blocks cheaper drugs   0:00 Introduction 0:52 Nanoplastics vs Microplastics 1:32 How plastics enter our body 2:10 Why scientists are worried 2:45 What they do to our bodies 3:14 Plastics contain harmful chemicals About: It's Complicated is a new channel from ‪@theGuardian‬ bringing you weekly videos about the hows and why behind the stories that matter. The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/) has been providing high-impact, independent journalism since 1821, always free from commercial and political influence. Help sustain our future by making a contribution today ► https://bit.ly/2Zyt72O Check out our other channels:    / @theguardian      / @guardiannews   #microplastics #nanoplastics #plastic #explained