💨 Abstract

A study presented at the American Chemical Society meeting found microplastics in both natural and synthetic chewing gum. These microplastics, ranging from 20 micrometers to over 100 micrometers, are relatively large compared to harmful nanoplastics. The study does not conclusively link the microplastics in chewing gum to health risks, as their effects on the human body are unknown.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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