A peer-reviewed study from Chinese researchers has revealed a potential link between eating from plastic takeout containers and an increased risk of congestive heart failure. The study suggests that plastic exposure may cause changes in the gut microbiome, which leads to inflammation and damage to the circulatory system. The two-part study, published in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, analyzed human and animal data to explore the cardiovascular effects of exposure to plastic chemicals. The researchers say that this study “provides evidence” that plastic exposure from disposable takeout containers may be an underestimated health concern in China.
