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Microplastics Could Be Part of Why Junk Food Is Linked to Fatty Liver Disease
Molecular and histopathological effects of polyethylene microplastics in mouse liver with or without a high-fat diet. (CD = control diet, Veh = vehicle [water with no microplastics], MD = MASH diet, PE = polyethylene). (Jung et al.,Science Advances,2026)
Microplastics Could Be Part of Why Junk Food Is Linked to Fatty Liver Disease
A schematic overview of the experimental design showing the different treatment groups and analysis techniques. (Jung et al.,Science Advances,2026)
Microplastics Could Be Adding to Your Risk For Fatty Liver Disease
Stages of fatty liver disease (now known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease) progress from healthy liver tissue to steatosis (fat accumulation), inflammation, fibrosis, and cirrhosis. (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases/NIH)

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