- Postbiotic supplement Qi601 uses dead bacteria's rough surface to bind microplastics, reducing their absorption into cells.
- Human trial shows Qi601 significantly reduces free-floating microplastic particles in saliva when used with chewing gum.
- In lab tests, Qi601 bound up to 92% of nanoplastics in digestive-like fluids and reduced cellular plastic accumulation by 43%.
- Microplastics are linked to higher risks of heart attacks, strokes, and Alzheimer's, but causation is not proven.
- Limitations include unknown effects in the gut with food and immune cells, and inability to address inhaled or continuous exposure.