Super-Rich Filter Blood for Microplastics: $10k Trend

A growing number of the wealthy are seeking to cleanse their bodies by filtering microplastics and toxins from their blood, with some procedures costing as much as $10,000. Celebrities like Orlando Bloom and Bryan Johnson have recently shared their experiences with therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), a process that filters plasma from the blood and replaces it with albumin.

While proponents claim the treatment leaves them feeling rejuvenated, medical experts express caution due to a lack of rigorous scientific studies validating these benefits, particularly concerning anti-aging effects. Some research even indicates that the plastic components of the filtering machines could potentially introduce more microplastics into the bloodstream.

This trend comes as microplastics and "forever chemicals" are increasingly recognized for their potential health impacts, including inflammation and hormonal disruption. Although TPE has established uses in treating autoimmune conditions, its efficacy for general detoxification and longevity remains unproven, urging a skeptical view of such celebrity-endorsed 'cleanses.'