Plastic bottled water may raise blood pressure by microplastics study finds

BP dropped sharply when drinks were switched away

A study by Danube Private University in Austria suggests plastic bottle contact can increase blood pressure, potentially due to microplastics. Researchers reported that participants saw significant BP decreases when consuming fluids not packaged in plastic bottles. Published in the journal Microplastics, the findings point to avoiding plastic-packaged beverages as a simple step that may support healthier blood pressure.