The Emerging Link Between Microplastics and Heart Disease The war on heart disease has been waged for decades with a focus on lowering LDL cholesterol levels, controlling blood pressure, and quitting smoking.
Despite these efforts, cardiovascular events persist, leaving researchers to wonder what lies beyond traditional risk factors.
A growing body of evidence suggests that environmental pollutants, specifically microplastics, may be playing a significant role in exacerbating heart disease.