A recent study by Turkish scientists revealed “the first” evidence of microplastics in the human stomach. Analysis of dozens of dead bodies showed microplastic presence in all samples, though at lower rates than previous studies have estimated. The study authors say the findings exemplify the need for reusable packaging systems. This study extracted 97 microplastic particles from stomach contents in 26 cadavers, revealing a “universal prevalence” of microplastics in the bodies.
