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The antioxidant substances found in fruits, vegetables, grains and even wine can fight some of the potentially harmful effects of microplastics on the reproductive system, the research suggests.
Called anthocyanins, these “flavanoids” give a wide range of natural foods and flowers their color. Purple, red, blue and black foods like berries, black beans and sweet potatoes are particularly rich sources of compounds.
Research on mice and rats show that they can help counteract some of the damage that the now ubiquitous microplasty can do for sperm, tests and ovarian tissue.
Pollutants – who make their way to the environment through everything, from cups of coffee to dryer dryer – are found throughout the planet. From the deepest underwater trench to the human brain, microplasty and equal nanoplasty are around us-including the food we eat. Moreover, it does not break down easily, so it accumulates in the body over time.
As we sit at the top of the food chain, we will most likely face significant risks from this pollution, according to scientists from the food and health network in Finland-China.
Microplasty and health
An increasing study organ indicates the harmful effects that microplastics may have on humans. Although scientists are still realizing exactly if and how they interact with the body, they are found very everywhere. They have also been linked to numerous health issues from metabolic disorders to low sperm count.
Previous studies have suggested a special anthocyanin called cyanidin-3-glucoside can help protect microplastic toxicity. This is one of the over 700 known anthocyanin types, which are widely available and have few side effects when found in foods.
Calling the potential reproductive damage caused by microplastics an “urgent issue in need of resolution”, scientists from China, Finland and Canada were created through scientific literature to find more evidence of the possible role of anthocyanins.
Microplastics and reproduction
Microplasty can pass the blood test barrier and cause inflammation. Some anthocyanins have been found to improve this obstacle and improve things as sperm count. Laboratory studies have linked anthocyanins to improving sperm quality and reducing testicular damage to rats that were previously exposed to microplastics. They also appear to help protect Leydig cells, which produce testosterone.
In women, some chemicals found in microplastics can reduce levels of some hormones by inflating ovarian tissue. In mice, anthocyanins appear to protect this tissue and help restore normal hormone levels including estrogen.
Scientists hope that their work will help crystallize and raise awareness of the potential of these flavanoids to combat some of the bad effects of microplastics. They warn more research are needed to better understand exactly how anticyanins actually interact with microplastics.
The experimental studies they examined were done in rodents, which cannot necessarily be translated into positive results in people. However, anthocyanins are “emerging as a promising candidate” in “seeking natural compounds” to oppose the harmful effects of microplastics on humans.
Researchers writes in Pharmaceutical analysis newspaper: “Understanding these mechanisms can provide a valuable overview of the development of anthocyanin -based therapeutic interventions to protect human reproductive health from environmental pollutants” such as microplastics.