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2. New Study Finds 'High Levels' of Plastic Chemicals In Many ...

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   For example, CR detected phthalates—a chemical used to make plastic more flexible and durable—in almost all of the foods it assessed. "High levels" of the chemical were present in many of ...

3. Microplastics and human health - Wikipedia

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   Humans are exposed to toxic chemicals and microplastics at all stages in the plastics life cycle. Microplastics effects on human health are of growing concern and an area of research. The tiny particles known as microplastics (MPs), have been found in various environmental and biological matrices, including air, water, food, and human tissues.

4. Which foods have the most plastics? You may be surprised - AOL

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   How much plastic is in the food you eat? Much more than you realize, experts say.

5. Paper straws are more likely to contain harmful forever ...

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   However, a build-up of the chemicals in the body may cause dangerous health effects from changes in liver enzymes, increased blood pressure, and certain cancers, according to the CDC (although ...

6. Health effects of Bisphenol A - Wikipedia

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   It is a high production volume chemical. In 2003, U.S. consumption was 856,000 tons, 72% of which used to make polycarbonate plastic and 21% going into epoxy resins. [8] In the U.S., less than 5% of the BPA produced is used in food contact applications, [9] but remains in the canned food industry and printing applications such as sales receipts.

7. Salt substitute - Wikipedia

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   A salt substitute. A salt substitute, also known as low-sodium salt, is a low-sodium alternative to edible salt (table salt) marketed to reduce the risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease associated with a high intake of sodium chloride [1] while maintaining a similar taste.

8. The #1 Thing to Avoid If You Have High Blood Pressure ... - AOL

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   For people with high blood pressure, the AHA recommends consuming no more than 1,500 mg of sodium per day. ... Avoid or limit fried foods, which tend to be higher in sodium, says Currie, and ask ...

9. Nanoplastics linked to heart attack, stroke and early death ...

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   “Avoid microwaving food or beverages in plastic, including infant formula and pumped human milk, and don’t put plastic in the dishwasher, because the heat can cause chemicals to leach out ...