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Shocking Images Reveal What Microplastics Might Be Doing To Our Bodies. These shocking images reveal the detrimental effects microplastics could have on our bodies. The particles, smaller than five millimeters and impossible to break down, have been detected in hundreds of everyday products we use without thinking. Now, researchers at BusinessWaste.co.uk have used artificial intelligence to visualise the long-term effects. The images, based on emerging studies, suggest that prolonged exposure could lead to premature aging, persistent rashes, fatigue, and even cognitive decline. Even at low exposure levels — the kind we face just by eating, drinking, or breathing polluted air — microplastics could trigger inflammation, hormonal shifts, and skin irritation. In cases of extreme exposure, often linked to contaminated water or industrial work environments, the health effects become even more serious, including memory loss, hormonal imbalances, and tremors. Physical signs of long-term exposure may include visible skin discoloration, dramatic weight fluctuations, thinning hair, and constant tiredness. But experts say there are ways to reduce your microplastic intake with small, everyday changes that really add up. Simple swaps like using glass bottles, avoiding plastic containers in the microwave, choosing wooden utensils and drinking loose-leaf tea instead of bagged can all help cut exposure.