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Out of sight is not gone.Abandoned oil and gas pipelines are still shedding plastic into the ocean: decades after decomm...
10/10/2026

Out of sight is not gone.

Abandoned oil and gas pipelines are still shedding plastic into the ocean: decades after decommissioning.

A new study led by researchers at the University of Plymouth estimates that degrading pipelines and umbilicals on the UK continental shelf could generate up to approximately 500 metric tons of microplastics each year. Up to 121,000 metric tons of plastic may remain on the North Sea floor.

Researchers examined real pipeline samples left on the seafloor for 22 years. Scanning electron microscopy revealed cracks and fragmentation caused by long-term abrasion from sand, currents, and marine life.

The issue extends beyond the North Sea: an estimated 55% of the UK inventory may never be recovered, while more than 97% of pipelines decommissioned in the USA since the 1960s have reportedly been left on the seafloor.

“Decommissioned” does not mean gone. Plastic left behind can continue breaking down: and entering marine food webs.

Source: Journal of Hazardous Materials, DOI 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2026.143055; ScienceAlert, August 30, 2026.

10/03/2026

Could reducing plastic exposure impact male fertility?

In this clip from 60 Minutes Australia, a man describes making major changes to reduce his everyday plastic exposure—and reports that his s***m count increased from 7 million to 77 million.

It’s a striking personal example and not proof that plastic reduction alone caused the change, but it raises an important question as researchers continue studying how microplastics and plastic-associated chemicals may affect reproductive health.

We’re exposed to plastic every day through our food, water, air, packaging, clothing, and household products. Understanding that exposure is becoming increasingly important.

10/02/2026

Did you know some cosmetic fillers can contain tiny plastic microspheres?

Dr. Nicholas Monsul breaks down research on PMMA-based fillers and explains how the body can react to these particles after injection—including the potential for inflammatory granuloma formation.

Plastic exposure isn’t always coming from where you expect. The more we understand about the materials entering our bodies, the better informed we can be about our choices.

Follow My Gut Guardian as we continue exploring the science of microplastics, nanoplastics, and everyday exposure.

It’s not just your water bottle.A survey of 90 products across 8 food categories found microplastics in every category t...
10/02/2026

It’s not just your water bottle.

A survey of 90 products across 8 food categories found microplastics in every category tested: including table salt, soy sauce, fish sauce, salted seafood, seaweed, honey, b**r, and other beverages.

Reported levels reached up to 20 particles per gram in solid foods and up to 117 particles per liter in liquids. A 1 kg bag of salt could contain roughly 1,190 particles, while 98.4% of particles identified in sea salt were PE, PP, or PET: the same plastics used in many containers and bottles.

And the concern extends beyond particles: plasticizers such as phthalates have also been detected across food ingredients, including vegetables and eggs.

The takeaway: contamination can occur across production, processing, and packaging. Staying informed starts with understanding the full exposure pathway.

Source: The Korea Herald, Sept. 2, 2026; Food Chemistry.

A new study is adding to the evidence that inhaled microplastics can reach the lower airways.Researchers reported microp...
09/30/2026

A new study is adding to the evidence that inhaled microplastics can reach the lower airways.

Researchers reported microplastics in 66% of lung-wash samples from patients with lung cancer, compared with 46% of samples from non-cancer controls. Polypropylene and polyethylene were among the most common materials identified.

But this was an observational finding, not proof that microplastics cause lung cancer. The study cannot determine whether the particles contributed to cancer, accumulated because of the disease, or reflect other differences between the groups.

The result highlights a question researchers are still working to answer: What does long-term exposure to inhaled microplastics mean for respiratory health?

09/30/2026

Watch closely. 👀

What happens when Qi601 comes into contact with nanoplastics? 🔬

In this demonstration, we use red nanoplastic particles to make the interaction easier to see as Qi601 begins binding them together.

That binding action is at the core of the technology behind My Gut Guardian — designed to interact with micro- and nanoplastics in the digestive tract so they can move through the body.

Seeing it happen makes the science a lot easier to understand.

Learn more about the technology at MyGutGuardian.com.

A new cross-sectional study found micro- and nanoplastics were detected more often in the blood of patients experiencing...
09/29/2026

A new cross-sectional study found micro- and nanoplastics were detected more often in the blood of patients experiencing a heart attack than in comparison groups.

Researchers detected them in 84.2% of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, compared with 40% of patients with chronic coronary syndromes and 31.8% of controls.

Higher detection was also associated with smoking and exposure to fine-particle air pollution (PM2.5). Smoking was the only independent predictor in the study’s analysis.

Important caveat: this study shows an association, not proof that microplastics cause heart attacks. The research involved 61 patients undergoing coronary angiography, so larger studies are needed to confirm the findings and clarify what they mean.

Source: European Heart Journal, 2026.

09/29/2026

Does Qi601 really bind to plastic? 🧲

Bill puts the technology to the test with a simple visual demonstration to show how Qi601 interacts with plastic particles.

The idea behind My Gut Guardian is simple: its patented Biofilm Shield™ technology is designed to bind micro- and nanoplastics in the digestive system so they can pass through the body.

Watch what happens when Bill puts it to the test. 👀

Learn more about the science behind Qi601 at MyGutGuardian.com.



This demonstration is for educational and illustrative purposes and is not, by itself, a clinical test of effectiveness.

09/23/2026

A major milestone for Qi601® and the science behind My Gut Guardian.

A new peer-reviewed study has now been published in Frontiers in Microbiology, examining how Qi601 interacts with micro- and nanoplastics under simulated digestive conditions and in an exploratory human proof-of-concept experiment.

The study reported approximately 92% depletion of free nanoplastic-associated fluorescence during simulated digestion, along with reduced interaction between nanoplastics and intestinal epithelial cells.

In the human chewing-gum proof-of-concept, the background-adjusted rubber particle count was approximately 91% lower in the Qi601 sample.

The researchers describe this as the first human in-vivo proof-of-concept directly demonstrating physical association between an administered intervention designed to capture microplastics and microplastic particles.

This is the kind of work that moves the conversation forward: from concern about microplastic exposure to studying practical ways to address it.

The research is now published. And more studies are coming.

09/21/2026

This is a major milestone for the science behind Qi601.

New peer-reviewed research on Qi601 has officially been published in Frontiers in Microbiology.

The study evaluated how Qi601, our biofilm-derived postbiotic, interacts with micro- and nanoplastics under simulated digestive conditions, in intestinal epithelial cell models, and in an exploratory human proof-of-concept experiment.
Among the findings:

🔬 ~92% depletion of free nanoplastic-associated fluorescence during simulated digestion
🔬 Reduced surface-associated and intracellular nanoplastic fluorescence in intestinal cell models
🔬 Physical association between Qi601 and microplastic particles demonstrated in a human oral proof-of-concept experiment
This is an important step in the research surrounding postbiotic sequestration of micro- and nanoplastics — and there is much more work ahead.

Read the full peer-reviewed study through the link in our bio.

Study: “Postbiotic sequestration of micro- and nanoplastics: in vitro intestinal epithelial protection and proof of concept in the human mouth”
Published September 21, 2026 in Frontiers in Microbiology.

The human component was an exploratory proof-of-concept study and was not designed to assess gastrointestinal elimination or clinical efficacy. The authors are affiliated with Quorum Innovations; full disclosures are available in the published paper.

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