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Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Supplement Made from Dead Bacteria May Help Remove Microplastics from the Body

A novel supplement could prevent microplastics from entering cells.

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A supplement comprised of dead bacteria may help remove microplastics from the body, according to a verified report.

The supplement works by attracting microplastics to the rough surfaces of the dead bacteria, as described in a single-source report.

Mechanism

The supplement attracts microplastics to the rough surfaces of dead bacteria.

The same source reports that the supplement prevents microplastics from being absorbed into cells.

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Sources

  1. newscientist.com — Supplement that binds to microplastics may remove them from our body (opens in a new window)
  2. Aggregated source — Gut supplement may help remove microplastics from body (opens in a new window)
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