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Mar 2019
4:41pm, 4 Mar 2019
3,367 posts
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run free
Agree Rob - there are so many pollutants in our environment and that our bodies are dealing with. The question is since the micro-plastic was found in our poo, does that mean the body will reject all or most micro-plastics? However still wonder how that affects all food sources (both meat and plant based)?
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Mar 2019
5:07pm, 4 Mar 2019
335 posts
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roberton
So much to learn here, not doubting that!
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Mar 2019
6:38pm, 4 Mar 2019
40,745 posts
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Velociraptor
At the moment there doesn't seem to be accessible published evidence of microplastic particles having been identified in human macrophages or lymph nodes, although it's theoretically possible that particles small enough could pass into the body through the gut, respiratory tract, or skin. It would then remain to be demonstrated that these particles could accumulate in the body or otherwise cause harm.
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Mar 2019
8:47am, 6 Mar 2019
1,631 posts
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cackleberry
V'rap that what I was kind of thinking. If the particles are in our food, then they would pass through our digestive system without too much hassle.
But, if they're truly microscopic and can pass through our gut wall into our system, then that is a whole different issue. I assume, from a basic point of view, they'd accumulate in our kidneys. Like in the mosquitoes in the article run free linked.
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Mar 2019
9:06am, 6 Mar 2019
40,762 posts
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Velociraptor
Where the particles ended up would depend on which receptors, if any, they were capable of activating based on their intrinsic structure or the chemicals that have bound to them. And I think in that regard known toxins and micro-organisms which we know can invade the human body, multiply, and cause harm remain more of a concern than the theoretical risks of micro-plastics.
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Mar 2019
6:49pm, 7 Mar 2019
19,781 posts
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Lizzie W
Soap advice please: my friend bought a massive block of soap to save packaging, and when she tries to cut it, it crumbles. Any suggestions?
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Mar 2019
7:12pm, 7 Mar 2019
40,787 posts
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Velociraptor
Try microwaving it just for long enough to make it slightly warm, then try to cut it?
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Mar 2019
10:55pm, 7 Mar 2019
3,368 posts
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run free
If that doesn;t work, perhaps she could convert it to liquid soap - lots of recipes in Youtube/online
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Mar 2019
6:41am, 8 Mar 2019
1,283 posts
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Silvershadow
Is the soap handmade?
It could be the knife she’s using. After warming try a cheese wire or a length of dental floss/ guitar string/ fishing wire. Wind round two clothes pegs each end for handles.
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Mar 2019
7:18am, 8 Mar 2019
19,786 posts
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Lizzie W
Thanks all x
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