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Episode 51 – Eyes On: Are You Inhaling Plastic? The Micro Threat Hiding in Your Water, Food, and Even Lungs

Apr 28, 2025

Eyes On - Microplastics: The Invisible Dangerous Threat Found Everywhere! They Are In Your Blood, Lungs, Heart & Even Placenta!

Welcome back to Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal! Join us as we uncover our lives as healthcare professionals.

This is Episode #51 and you’ll hear Host Dr. Meenal dives into the healthcare risks associated with microplastics. Watch the video episode on YouTube and listen to the audio episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast spots – follow and leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying the show!

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  • Learn more about Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal
  • Learn more about Dr. Meenal Agarwal

Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal Episode #51: Eyes On - Microplastics: The Invisible Dangerous Threat Found Everywhere! They Are In Your Blood, Lungs, Heart & Even Placenta!

Microplastics are smaller than a grain of sand but pose a massive threat to our health and environment. Found in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the clothes we wear, and even our food, these tiny particles are an invisible danger with serious consequences for both physical health and mental health. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • The 3 ways microplastics infiltrate our bodies
  • What we can do as a community
  • Why you should support local plastic bans
  • How did we get to this point with microplastics?

 

Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal.

Check out the episode and show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

  • Eyes On - Microplastics: The Invisible Dangerous Threat Found Everywhere! They Are In Your Blood, Lungs, Heart & Even Placenta!
    • [0:19] Please subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
    • [0:42] The dangers of microplastics
    • [1:32] Humans are consuming 120,000 particles per year
    • [2:39] How did we get here?
    • [3:27] We have produced 8 billion metric tons of plastic
    • [5:09] What Dr. Meenal is worried about…the 3 routes of absorption
    • [7:13] Thinking about the side effects of all these microplastics
    • [8:04] What can we do as a community?
    • [9:15] Share this episode with a friend and subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
    • Theme Song: “Upbeat Motivational Pop Rock” by Alexey Anisimov

Transcript

What is Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal?

Thanks for listening to Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal. Being an eye doctor makes life easy, right? Not so fast. Join us as we uncover our lives as healthcare professionals. In each episode, you will face reality and vulnerability. You’ll hear how to manage your wellbeing, culture, and physical and mental health. You’ll also navigate self-improvement and professional development, all while uncovering innovation in patient care from experts in our healthcare system. Let’s do this while keeping it “real” and authentic. Hosted by Dr. Meenal Agarwal, Expert Optometrist, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Mom of 3.

 

Who is Dr. Meenal Agarwal?

With three clinics in Toronto and sought-after experience, Dr. Meenal Agarwal is an expert in vision and eyecare innovation. She is a leading voice on patient care, technology, professional development, and wellness in the healthcare industry.