One of the most common questions people ask is whether there’s a supplement that can remove microplastics from the body.

At the moment, the honest answer is:

We simply don’t know.

Before looking at supplements, it’s worth addressing one of the biggest myths surrounding microplastics.

For years, headlines claimed the average person consumes a credit card’s worth of plastic every week. That estimate came from a widely publicised WWF report, but researchers have since questioned the assumptions used to calculate it.

The original report can be found here:
https://wwf.org.au/news/2019/revealed-plastic-ingestion-by-people-could-be-equating-to-a-credit-card-a-week/

Even if the actual amount is much lower, microplastics have now been detected in blood, lungs, placental tissue and other parts of the human body.

That’s enough to justify continued research.

One area scientists are beginning to investigate involves naturally occurring substances that may interact with contaminants under laboratory conditions.

Fulvic acid has generated interest because laboratory experiments suggest it may bind with certain particles under specific conditions.

However, it’s important to separate laboratory findings from clinical evidence.

At present, there is no human evidence showing fulvic acid removes microplastics from the body. More research is clearly needed before any conclusions can be drawn.

If you’re interested in understanding why scientists continue to study this topic, this microplastic removal postbiotic supplement provides an overview of the current evidence and why fulvic acid remains an emerging area of research.

Alongside following new research, the best current strategy is still a practical one: reduce unnecessary plastic exposure, eat a varied, fibre-rich diet, and focus on evidence-based lifestyle habits that support overall health.

Science is moving quickly in this field, and the coming years will likely provide much clearer answers than we have today.

Disclaimer: This article is intended for general educational purposes only. No supplement has been proven to remove microplastics from the human body, and research into fulvic acid remains preliminary.