Microscopic plastic particles, resulting from the breakdown of old plastic due to sunlight, heat, and water exposure, are known to induce brain inflammation.
Microplastics can lead to inflammation in the brain due to changes in gene expression which can cause harm to brain cells.
These particles may also trigger oxidative stress in the brain, harming brain cells and disrupting neurotransmitters, which are crucial for brain function..
Microplastics can disrupt brain enzymes like acetylcholinesterase, potentially ontributing to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Microplastics may reduce glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) levels in the brain, associated with Alzheimer's and major depressive disorders.