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Kimchi-Derived Bacterium Shows Potential in Removing Nanoplastics from the Body

A recent study conducted by the World Institute of Kimchi (WiKim) has revealed that a lactic acid bacterium found in kimchi, specifically Leuconostoc mesenteroides CBA3656, may help bind nanoplastics in the gut and facilitate their removal from the body. The research, led by Drs. Se Hee Lee and Tae Woong Whon, demonstrated that under simulated human intestinal conditions, this kimchi-derived bacterium maintained a high adsorption rate of 57% for polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs), significantly higher than the reference strain Latilactobacillus sakei CBA3608, which dropped to 3% under the same conditions. In animal experiments using germ-free mice, the administration of strain CBA3656 resulted in more than a twofold increase in nanoplastics detected in feces compared to the control group. This finding suggests that the probiotic may contribute to the excretion of nanoplastics by binding to them in the intestine. Nanoplastics, which are ultrafine plastic particles measuring less than 1 micrometer, can enter the human body through food and drinking water, potentially crossing the intestinal barrier and accumulating in organs such as the kidneys and brain. Current biological strategies to reduce nanoplastic accumulation in the gastrointestinal tract are still in early stages of research. The study, published in Bioresource Technology, provides scientific evidence that kimchi-derived lactic acid bacteria may interact with environmental micropollutants beyond their traditional role in fermentation. Dr. Sehee Lee, the lead researcher, emphasized that plastic pollution is increasingly recognized as both an environmental issue and a public health concern, and that microorganisms from traditional fermented foods could represent a new biological approach to address this challenge. The findings open up new possibilities for using natural probiotics to mitigate the health risks associated with nanoplastic exposure. The research team plans to continue exploring the scientific value of kimchi microbial resources to contribute to public health and environmental solutions.

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Mammalian reproductive and developmental toxicity of micro- and nanoplastics: a critical appraisal of evidence using the SciRAP tool

Human exposure to micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) is increasingly documented, yet their potential effects on reproductive and developmental health remain inadequately explored. Preliminary findings ...

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Dr. John Ahn Highlights the Global Micro- and Nanoplastics Crisis in TEDx Talk

“Too Small to See, Too Dangerous to Ignore: Micro- and Nanoplastics” ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. John Ahn, PhD, MBA, Chief Scientist and Chair of the ALLATRA G...

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Before the First Breath: Nanoplastics and Unborn Children

Scientists have proven the threat and uncovered its mechanisms. But deeper investigation and the search for solutions still lie ahead.