{"id":13618,"date":"2026-02-05T10:32:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T09:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paracelsus.com\/microplastics-health-and-endocrine-disruptors-when-environmental-toxins-disrupt-hormones\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T09:56:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T08:56:31","slug":"microplastics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paracelsus.com\/en\/microplastics\/","title":{"rendered":"Microplastics, Health, and Endocrine Disruptors: When Environmental Toxins Disrupt Hormones"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13618\" class=\"elementor elementor-13618 elementor-13598\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-01628bb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"01628bb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-205ff27\" data-id=\"205ff27\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6ea3b0 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"c6ea3b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;Es wurden keine \\u00dcberschriften auf dieser Seite gefunden.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__c6ea3b0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__c6ea3b0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__c6ea3b0\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-81ad9f3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"81ad9f3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6d35601\" data-id=\"6d35601\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-550a1ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"550a1ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To be honest: when I first began to truly understand the effects of microplastics, I wanted to close my eyes and hear or read nothing more about it &#8211; not another source of potential health damage. Yet in recent years, awareness has grown tremendously worldwide, and more and more people are recognizing that microplastics could be among the greatest challenges we must face in the coming years. It is not only outside of us &#8211; it is already inside our bodies (1,2). Polypropylene, developed in Italy in the 1950s, is now &#8211; some 60 years later &#8211; being detected in the placenta and meconium of newborns (3).   <\/p><p>These findings make it clear that microplastics are no longer merely an environmental problem, but a biological reality within the human body. This article provides an overview of the current challenges posed by xenohormones in connection with microplastics and the necessity of an interdisciplinary approach to combat their negative effects on our health.<br> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b255a76 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b255a76\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-113a8fd\" data-id=\"113a8fd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b3a997 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b3a997\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are Endocrine Disruptors (EDCs)?<br><br>\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22acae8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22acae8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">EDCs are the scientific umbrella term for all foreign substances that influence or disrupt the hormonal system. Unlike classic toxins, they often act at very low concentrations, similar to the body&#8217;s own hormones. Many of these substances are fat-soluble, accumulate in adipose tissue, and can thus exert long-term effects in the body (4,5).  <\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Commonly occurring endocrine disruptors include:<\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Glyphosate<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Phthalates (plasticizers)<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Bisphenols (e.g., BPA)<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Pyrethroids<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Pesticides such as DDT and lindane<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFOA, PFOS)<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Phenols, formaldehyde, and parabens<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5c57e87 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5c57e87\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a3356a2\" data-id=\"a3356a2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3796dda elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3796dda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Xenohormones Affect the Body\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48e6f35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48e6f35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Xenohormone is a descriptive term for those EDCs that act in a hormone-like manner, meaning they mimic, block, or alter the effects of the body&#8217;s own hormones (&#8220;xeno&#8221; = foreign).<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The endocrine system is one of the most important interfaces between body and environment. Hormones regulate metabolism, brain development, reproduction, immune balance, and stress responses. Disruptions at any of these levels can lead to chronic diseases (4).  <\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Xenohormones primarily affect:<\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The autonomic nervous system<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Brain and nerve cells<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The hormonal and reproductive system (5)<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><br>Diseases associated with EDC exposure include infertility and reproductive disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, autism), chronic pain and polyneuropathies, immune dysregulation, thyroid and adrenal dysfunction, as well as hormone-dependent cancers (breast, prostate, and colon cancer).<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Since these substances are fat-soluble, they accumulate in adipose tissue, the brain, endocrine glands, and cell membranes \u2013 often over many years.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8feaea0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8feaea0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9b737ba\" data-id=\"9b737ba\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c79c766 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c79c766\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Early Exposure with Consequences Across Generations\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff65276 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff65276\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">EDCs act even before birth. They can cross the placenta, accumulate in breast milk, and influence germ cells through epigenetic changes. Thus, their effects concern not only the directly exposed individual but can be passed on to subsequent generations. Fetuses and children are particularly sensitive, as hormonal disruptions during sensitive developmental phases can trigger long-term changes in the brain, metabolism, and reproductive system (6).   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-32bed40 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"32bed40\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0faa8c2\" data-id=\"0faa8c2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a7829e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0a7829e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Microplastics and Human Health: A New and Growing Concern\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddf41e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ddf41e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Microplastics \u2013 tiny plastic particles smaller than 5 mm \u2013 have now been detected in human blood, lungs, placenta, breast milk, and even brain tissue (7). They originate from sources including plastic packaging and bottles, synthetic textiles, cosmetics and personal care products, the breakdown of larger plastic waste, as well as food and consumer goods. <\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">It is alarming that micro- and nanoplastics have already been found in our food. Most particles enter via water and fatty foods of animal origin, as plastic components accumulate in fish, meat, and milk. Through heating during cooking, these particles can further enter our food chain and thus be absorbed into the human body (7\u20139). One study showed that in Europe (France), we absorb about 1.8 g of plastic per month, in the USA 2.4 g, and in Indonesia as much as 12.8 g per month &#8211; roughly the amount of a ballpoint pen (1).   <\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">A documentary produced by a Swiss TV station (SRF) titled &#8220;Homo Plasticus&#8221; showcased the research of various scientists in this field (10).<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Microplastics are by no means neutral. They act as carriers and amplifiers for endocrine disruptors, heavy metals, and persistent organic pollutants. Many particles themselves contain hormonally active substances such as BPA, phthalates, or flame retardants, and gradually release these as xenohormones into the body. Thus, microplastics effectively function as a slow-release system for xenohormones in the human body (11).   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e52e1b4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e52e1b4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9e3bcfc\" data-id=\"9e3bcfc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4219e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a4219e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Testing and Assessment of Toxic Burden\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f09e541 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f09e541\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Classic toxicity tests often fail to capture the actual danger posed by EDCs, as they assume that higher doses are automatically more harmful. Hormonally active substances, however, follow different biological laws (11,12). <\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Modern diagnostics include blood and urine analyses for organic toxins, metabolites of phthalates and bisphenols, PFOA\/PFOS, glyphosate (AMPA), as well as pesticides, PCBs, and heavy metals.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">At the Paracelsus Clinic, we can specifically test for organic toxins in blood and urine.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ed0af3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7ed0af3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-343570e\" data-id=\"343570e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dba298d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dba298d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Organic Toxins Are Eliminated from the Body\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-330616d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"330616d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Many organic pollutants from the environment, diet, or plastics are fat-soluble. This means they can deposit in adipose tissue, the nervous system, and cell membranes, and cannot simply be excreted via urine or stool. <\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Fat-soluble toxins are preferentially eliminated by the body through the liver and bile into the intestine. In the liver, these substances are first biochemically transformed (Phase II detoxification) so that they become water-soluble and suitable for excretion via urine. For these detoxification processes to run smoothly, the body needs sufficient energy, functioning antioxidants, and stable glutathione supply. This is precisely where alpha-lipoic acid comes into play (13). (See Figure 3.)   <\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Fat-soluble toxins can also be excreted through bile into the intestine. A well-functioning bile flow is crucial here. Bitter substances can support bile production and flow, thereby improving the elimination of fat-soluble toxins. In the intestine itself, binding agents such as zeolite can be used to bind toxin-containing bile complexes and excrete them with stool. Targeted support of intestinal transit, for example through accompanying colon hydrotherapy, can also support detoxification and indirectly relieve the liver via the portal vein. Liver, bile, and intestine thus form a closely cooperating system for the safe elimination of organic pollutants.     <\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Small amounts of certain pollutants can be excreted through the skin with sweat. Infrared heat can support this process, but it does not replace liver and intestinal detoxification; rather, it acts complementarily by promoting circulation, metabolism, and sweating. <\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Successful elimination of organic toxins is not based on a single measure, but on the interaction of several supporting strategies. The goal is to relieve the liver, bile, intestine, and cellular metabolism, reduce new exposure, and stabilize the body&#8217;s own detoxification pathways in the long term. <\/p><h6 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Central Supporting Strategies at the Paracelsus Clinic:<\/strong><\/h6><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Therapeutic Apheresis \u2013 Paracelsus Apheresis<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Liver and bile activation \u2013 Paracelsus Liver Detoxification<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Elimination infusions with glutathione, alpha-lipoic acid, etc. \u2013 Paracelsus Infusions<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Restoration of intestinal microbiota \u2013 Paracelsus Biofilm &amp; Gut Restoration Program<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Biological, low-toxin diet \u2013 Paracelsus Elimination Diet<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Mobilization of pollutants from tissue \u2013 Paracelsus Connective Tissue and Lymphatic Massages<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Iratherm and infrared sauna (external) \u2013 supports elimination through sweat<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Indiba application on the liver<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Colon hydrotherapy<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Zeolite and chlorella<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2fdba52 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2fdba52\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7f979d3\" data-id=\"7f979d3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e450d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8e450d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Therapeutic Apheresis: Removing Microplastics from the Body\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1df4c02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1df4c02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Apheresis is today one of the most useful procedures for reducing microplastics (14). Through a double-filter system, plastic can be removed from plasma and the burden in the blood reduced. It is possible to examine the eluate for microplastics, xenohormones, and heavy metals. This is particularly sensible for patients from heavily polluted regions or for patients with so-called &#8220;diseases of unknown origin,&#8221; which have increased significantly in recent years. Hormone-related diseases, as mentioned above, can also benefit from apheresis, as it can reduce xenohormones in the body.    <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0db6fe6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0db6fe6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8e17da4\" data-id=\"8e17da4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8290bdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8290bdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What You Can Do Today\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98b330a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"98b330a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Consume consciously: question food, materials, packaging, and ingredients<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Reduce plastic contact, especially with food, heat, and acids<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Filter drinking water<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Support the intestine, liver, and detoxification pathways<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Stay informed\u2014awareness is the first step toward prevention<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2a9474a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2a9474a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-77fcdf7\" data-id=\"77fcdf7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12d3727 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12d3727\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Plastic and Xenohormone Sources in Daily Life \u2013 and Better Alternatives\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-216a715 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"216a715\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Cosmetics &amp; Personal Care<\/strong><br>Problem substances: Parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances <br>Examples: Creams, shampoos, deodorants, sunscreen<br>Alternatives: Natural cosmetics with organic certification, fragrance-free, paraben-free<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Plastic Packaging<br>P<\/strong>roblem substances: BPA, BPS, phthalates<br>Examples: PET bottles, plastic wrap, canned food<br>Alternatives: Glass, stainless steel, ceramic<br><\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Household Cleaners<br>P<\/strong>roblem substances: Fragrances, preservatives, disinfectants<br>Examples: All-purpose cleaners, toilet cleaners, sprays <br>Alternatives: Ecological cleaners, vinegar, lemon, baking soda<br><\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Food<\/strong><br>Problem substances: Pesticide residues, xenohormones from packaging, bioaccumulation of microplastics and xenohormones in animal fat<br>Examples: Conventionally grown fruits and vegetables, heavily processed foods, and animal products\u2014particularly those higher up the food chain (e.g., large fish that eat smaller fish, or calves that drink their mother&#8217;s milk and thus accumulate more)<br>Alternatives: Organic food, freshly prepared, unpackaged, avoidance of large fish<br><\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Textiles &amp; Furniture<br>P<\/strong>roblem substances: Flame retardants, waterproofing, synthetic fibers<br>Examples: Performance clothing, new furniture, carpets<br>Alternatives: Natural fibers (organic cotton, wool), eco-certifications<br><\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Toys &amp; Baby Products<br>P<\/strong>roblem substances: Phthalates, BPA<br>Examples: Plastic toys, baby bottles<br>Alternatives: BPA- and phthalate-free, wooden toys, glass bottles<br><\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Indoor Air<br><\/strong><br>Problem substances: Scented candles, room sprays, fabric softener <br>Alternatives: Regular ventilation, ecological detergents, essential oils in moderation<br><\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Consumer Goods<br><\/strong>Problem substances: Microplastics and xenohormones in vapes, cigarette filters, and other everyday products<br>Alternatives: Avoidance where possible, or alternatives made of glass, metal, or natural materials<br><br><\/p><p><strong>Helpful Seals &amp; Certifications<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Natural cosmetics: BDIH, NaTrue, Ecocert, COSMOS<\/li><li>Food: EU Organic Seal, Demeter, Bioland, Naturland<\/li><li>Textiles: GOTS, IVN Best<\/li><li>Toys &amp; baby products: &#8220;BPA-free&#8221;, &#8220;phthalate-free&#8221;, \u00d6ko-Test &#8220;very good&#8221;<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2bbaef8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2bbaef8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2ba9542\" data-id=\"2ba9542\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-529a645 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"529a645\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Foods to Support Hormonal Balance\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36693a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36693a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Certain foods actively help block excess estrogen (xenohormones), improve estrogen metabolism, and support liver detoxification.<br><br><\/p><p><strong>Anti-estrogenic &amp; Hormone-Modulating Foods:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Ground flaxseeds<\/strong> \u2013 rich in lignans<br>Application: 1\u20132 tablespoons daily<br><\/li><li><strong>Cruciferous vegetables <\/strong>\u2013 broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts<\/li><li><strong>Turmeric <\/strong>\u2013 always combine with black pepper<\/li><li>Green tea \u2013 2\u20133 cups daily<\/li><li><strong>Pomegranate <\/strong>\u2013 rich in ellagic acid<\/li><li><strong>Mushrooms <\/strong>\u2013 button mushrooms, shiitake, oyster mushrooms<\/li><li><strong>Allium vegetables<\/strong> \u2013 garlic, onions, leeks<\/li><li><strong>Berries <\/strong>\u2013 blueberries, raspberries, black currants<br><br><\/li><\/ul><p>Specifically Supporting the Liver \u2013 Key to Estrogen Detoxification:<\/p><ul><li>Artichokes<\/li><li>Milk thistle<\/li><li>Dandelion<\/li><li>Bitter substances (e.g., chicory, endive)<\/li><li>Adequate fluid intake and herbal teas provide additional support.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5ea705c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5ea705c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6f62797\" data-id=\"6f62797\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-985df33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"985df33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Closing Thoughts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-018f3de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"018f3de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Endocrine disruptors and microplastics are among the most pressing and yet most underestimated health challenges of our time. Their effects are often subtle, cumulative, and long-term &#8211; but not inevitable. <\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">In high school, my daughter conducted a very interesting experiment: a five-week &#8220;zero-waste&#8221; challenge. We all participated and bought only unpackaged food, brought our own containers to purchase rice and beans, got fruit and milk directly from the farmer, avoided conventional personal care products, and so on. In the end, only a small jar of waste remained that truly could not be avoided, such as receipts. It was possible &#8211; but in our current times, certainly a challenge.   <\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">With awareness, appropriate diagnostics, and targeted biological strategies to support detoxification, microplastic and pollutant burden can be reduced, future generations can be protected, and cellular resilience can be strengthened.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Your health is determined not only by your genes, but every single day also by the environment in which you live.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><em>With kind regards,<br>Renate Liu, MD<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-357efe97 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"357efe97\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2358eb9e\" data-id=\"2358eb9e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fffca78 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"4fffca78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-download\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-582da04a\" data-id=\"582da04a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aef1d2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7aef1d2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Save this article as a PDF for later. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/paracelsus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Newsletter_Microplastic_0226_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> for the PDF version! <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-540b404 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"540b404\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-19adab0\" data-id=\"19adab0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83ad5e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83ad5e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>References<\/p><ol><li>Schwabl P, K\u00f6ppel S, K\u00f6nigshofer P et al. 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Brain Med. 2025 May;1(3):52-53.  <\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents To be honest: when I first began to truly understand the effects of microplastics, I wanted to close my eyes and hear or read nothing more about it &#8211; not another source of potential health damage. 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