Microplastics Are Now a Brain Health Issue — Protect Yourself Before It’s Too Late
The Scary Truth About Microplastics in Our Water and What You Can Do Today
Microplastics Found in Human Brains: A Growing Health Crisis
Recent studies have revealed a disturbing reality: microplastics—tiny plastic particles less than 5mm in size—are not just polluting our environment; they're infiltrating our bodies, including human brain tissue.
A study published in Brain Medicine found microplastic particles in the brains of individuals with cognitive decline. Another study published in Nature Medicine showed brain tissue containing up to a teaspoon of microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs), with 3–5 times more MNPs found in individuals with dementia compared to those without. The brain also showed 7–30 times more MNPs than other organs like the liver or kidneys.
(Nature Medicine, 2024)
How Microplastics Harm the Brain and Body
Microplastics are now linked to a wide range of health risks. Once they enter the bloodstream, they can cross the blood–brain barrier—a normally protective filter. Once inside the brain, these particles can:
Trigger neuroinflammation
Cause oxidative stress
Disrupt cell communication
Damage neurons
Accelerate neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s
(ScienceDirect, 2020)
These findings suggest microplastics may not just be an environmental concern—but a neurological one too.
How Are You Exposed?
You’re likely exposed to microplastics every single day through:
Tap water (especially from old pipes)
Bottled water (even worse in many studies)
Household dust and clothing fibers
Air pollution
Seafood and produce
A 2019 study from Environmental Science & Technology estimated that people who drink bottled water may ingest over 90,000 microplastic particles per year, compared to just 4,000 from filtered tap water.
(ACS Publications)
Infographic showing the hidden dangers of microplastic exposure — including how bottled water can contain up to 90,000 particles per year, and how the average person consumes about 5 grams of plastic weekly — roughly the size of a credit card. Plastic has even been found in human blood.
Sources: Environmental Science & Technology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, University of Newcastle. Link
One Simple Change That Cuts Exposure by 86%
Switching from bottled water to tap is a powerful step—but only if your tap is filtered.
The same study found that filtered tap water dramatically reduces microplastic intake. That’s a difference of 86% fewer particles, from 90,000 down to 4,000 annually.
Now imagine reducing that even further—with proper multi-stage filtration.
Why Filtercon?
At Filtercon, our systems are designed to eliminate the contaminants most people never think about—until it’s too late.
Our whole-house and under-sink filters remove:
Chlorine
Heavy metals
PFAS (forever chemicals)
Pharmaceuticals
And yes—microplastics
We don’t just make your water taste better. We help protect your long-term health by filtering out what you can’t see.
Take Action Today
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References
Fabiano, N., Luu, B., & Puder, D. (2025). Human microplastic removal: what does the evidence tell us? Brain Medicine. Full Study
Horvatits, T. et al. (2024). Bioaccumulation of microplastics in decedent human brains. Nature Medicine. Link
Cox, K. D. et al. (2019). Human consumption of microplastics. Environmental Science & Technology. Link
Prüst, M. et al. (2020). Effects of microplastics on the brain and behavior. Current Opinion in Toxicology. Link
GOUMBOOK (2022). Single-Use Plastic Is Bad for Human’s Health [Infographic]. Link
