by Dr. Joseph Mercola, Mercola:
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
- Scientists discovered microplastics in men’s testicles, raising concerns about their potential impact on reproductive health
- Researchers were surprised to find microplastics in the testicles, given the tight blood-tissue barrier in the male reproductive system, known as the blood-testis barrier
- The study found microplastics in all the testes examined, with polyethylene (PE) being the most common type of plastic
