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A plastic once thought harmless may be fueling fatty liver disease

A plastic once thought harmless may be fueling fatty liver disease

Feed excerpt — reported by Science Daily

One of the world's most common plastics may pose a hidden threat to liver health. Texas A&M researchers discovered that polyethylene microplastics can contribute to fatty liver disease, with potentially worse effects when combined with an unhealthy diet. Even more surprising, this widely used plastic was previously considered relatively harmless.

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