Water from glass bottles was recently shown to contain up to 3x more microplastics than plastic bottles. Concerning? Yes. But there's nuance. Size matters. The plastic particles from glass bottles were larger than those found in plastic bottles (micro- and nanoplastics). Larger particles are less likely to be absorbed by the gut and enter our circulation. I still think drinking from glass bottles is safer than drinking from plastic, especially because glass doesn't contain other chemicals like BPA and BPS. Ideally, you should drink filtered water from your own reusable (and BPA-free) bottle.
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FoundMyFitness Clips30.7.2025
Water from glass bottles may contain nearly 3x more microplastics than water from plastic bottles A recent study found beverages in glass bottles consistently tested higher in microplastics, due to flakes of polyester-based paint shedding from the bottle caps into drinks However, a key point: These microplastic particles were larger in glass bottles, making them less likely to be absorbed in the gut or cross into the bloodstream and brain To minimize chemical and microplastic exposure, filtered water from a reusable, BPA-free bottle is still the safest overall option
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