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The paper shows 2024 brains are worse than 2016 brains. Why? It’s not that long, and it’s not like the decade prior to 2016 had less plastics.
by in_vestor 2y ago
The paper shows 2024 brains are worse than 2016 brains. Why? It’s not that long, and it’s not like the decade prior to 2016 had less plastics.
- codytruscott 2y agoReasonably significant transition to PEX piping for domestic water supply starting in 2004 following a surge in copper pipe pricing.
- intelVISA 2y agoPhew, glad I only drink water ampoules.
- codytruscott 2y agoSeems like a reasonable possibility considering the notable jump in PE in the kidneys.
- CommieBobDole 2y agoThis makes me happy I have copper plumbing with nice, healthy 1970s lead solder.
- drekipus 2y agoMake sure it's organic, grass fed, lead solder
- Centigonal 2y agoJust guessing here, but I doubt PEX piping is a major contributor, seeing as it's solid plastic that doesn't shed and is rarely exposed to the elements. The most common sources of micro plastics appear to be things like synthetic fibers in clothing, particles coming off of car tires as they wear down, manufactured plastic particulate like micro-beads/glitter, and plastic objects in the ocean that break down into smaller and smaller pieces due to physical abrasion, sun, damage, etc.
- plorg 2y ago24 and 27 samples? Seems like a pretty good setup for sampling errors.
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