A plastic once thought harmless may be fueling fatty liver disease

Researchers from Texas A&M have found that polyethylene microplastics, a common type of plastic, may contribute to fatty liver disease. The study suggests these plastics can have more severe effects when paired with an unhealthy diet, challenging previous assumptions about their harmlessness.

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• ScienceDaily — A plastic once thought harmless may be fueling fatty liver disease

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