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Bottled water includes hundreds of nanoplastics that are so tiny they can enter bodily cells.
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A liter of bottled water often contains almost 240,000 identifiable plastic pieces, according to recent research.
Although the effects of plastic use are still being investigated, there is evidence that it may affect the reproductive and endocrine systems.
When feasible, experts advise limiting one's exposure to plastic. If at all possible, use reusable glass or metal water bottles instead of single-use aluminum ones.