A Synergism We Could Do Without!

'Forever chemicals' (PFASs) and microplastics are both ubiquitous and dangerous. Every human, on this planet, has been exposed to both. Worryingly, a Water flea (small, freshwater crustaceans) study, has revealed that these pollutants have a synergistic effect. A PFAS and microplastics combination, resulted in more profound impairments of maturation and reproduction in these little animals, than either substance alone (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/25/pfas-microplastics-toxic https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/25/pfas-microplastics-toxic). A similar synergism is very likely in humans. The threat to human health of our man-made pollutants, just got more evident.