microplastics in the human placenta, leading experts to fear that the chemicals could interfere with fetal development, according to a recent study.The Italian study, published in early December, said microplastics were found in four out of six women’s placentas who consented to donate the organ after giving birth.
Here’s how much plastic you might be eating every day Only a small portion of the placenta was sampled, suggesting the amount of microplastic was much higher, the authors of the study said.Tiny fragments of plastic are referred to as microplastics.