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Microplastics are now found in blood, lungs, and even the placenta — raising urgent health concerns worldwide. But a new lab study has given hope: tamarind, a fruit commonly used in South Asian and African diets, may help the body flush out microplastic particles naturally. Researchers found that compounds in tamarind bind to tiny plastic fragments, allowing the body to excrete them through the digestive system. While the findings are early and based on lab results, they point toward a simple, d
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Microplastics are now found in blood, lungs, and even the placenta — raising urgent health concerns worldwide. But a new lab study has given hope: tamarind, a fruit commonly used in South Asian and African diets, may help the body flush out microplastic particles naturally. Researchers found that compounds in tamarind bind to tiny plastic fragments, allowing the body to excrete them through the digestive system. While the findings are early and based on lab results, they point toward a simple, d
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