[layer8]

When it has adverse effects (and no benefits), then of course it’s too much. But GP seemed to be saying they find it terrifying even assuming no adverse effects, which I found curious.

A huge number of people have implements in their bodies (in their teeth, most often), and much more than seven grams of “foreign stuff” in their stomach and intestines all the time, so that by itself doesn’t seem anything to be terrified of.

[klipt]

> In Italy, researchers followed 312 patients who had fatty deposits, or plaques, removed from their carotid artery. Almost six in 10 had microplastics, and these people fared worse than those who did not: Over the next 34 months, they were 2.1 times as likely to experience a heart attack or stroke, or die.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/21/...

[brnt]

Implements that you put there are different from those you don't put there.

That doesn't seem very complicated, does it?

[mandmandam]

> But GP seemed to be saying they find it terrifying even assuming no adverse effects, which I found curious.

It being in my brain is an adverse effect. Inert material in the brain is a problem itself.

Do you want inert rocks in your car engine? Taking up space, interfering with natural processes, etc?

The brain is incredibly complex; far, far, far beyond our current understanding. You don't want anything in there that isn't supposed to be, and plastic isn't fucking supposed to be there.

And, did you miss the part where this is up 50% from only 8 years ago?

... Tbh I'm aghast that anyone needs this explained to them.

[marmadukester39]

it’s more the unknown effects. It’s not clear this stuff is actually inert.

[throwway120385]

Would you be so blase if it were 7 grams of diesel exhaust or coal particulates instead?