Experts have advised people to drink water in glass or metal containers to avoid fine plastic particles entering the body and potentially harming their health.

Experts warned of increasing evidence of micro and nanoplastic particles entering human tissue.

Previous research has demonstrated that human blood and these tiny particles can both pass into the placenta, which is a structure within the uterus. But in this study on mice, it was found that the plastic from the throat can also find its way to other parts of the uterus.

According to experts (who were not involved in the study), there are signs that plastic particles are targeting the uterus.

Previous studies have shown that plastic particles that enter human tissue affect the production of certain hormones and can potentially harm biological processes. Additionally, pregnant female anoles have been found to contain these particles.

Five pregnant mice were fed with tiny plastic particles during the study. Later, when their anoles were examined, it was discovered that they were heavily plastic.

He added that since research on the effects of plastic particles on human health is still very limited, it is important not to go into its possible dangers at this time.