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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2024-12-23 13:05:17+00:00.

Original Title: New research characterised in detail how tea bags release millions of nanoplastics and microplastics when infused. The study shows for the first time the capacity of these particles to be absorbed by human intestinal cells, and are thus able to reach the bloodstream and spread throughout the body.