Removing Plastic Waste from Blood
If you walk past London’s prestigious Harley Street, you’ll notice a silent clinic surrounded by marble walls. Outside, it’s quiet, but inside, a strange scientific experiment is underway—the removal of microplastics from the human body! Yes, you heard that right. Every day, as you eat food wrapped in plastic or drink bottled water, countless tiny microplastic particles enter your body. And now, there’s a luxurious treatment that claims to remove these unwanted intruders from your blood—Clari Apheresis.
This treatment has been introduced by a private medical company called Clarify Clinics. The company’s CEO, Yael Cohen, says, “During the treatment, patients take phone meetings, watch movies—some even fall asleep. That shows just how comfortable the procedure is.”
Cohen even jokes, “The ones who fall asleep are my favorite patients!” Each session costs about $12,000, but does that really buy a microplastic-free life?
Why This Treatment?
In the last few years, researchers have found microplastics in human blood, intestines, and even in the brain. Dr. Andrea Fletcher from the European Research Council explains, “Even though they’re small, they’re hazardous. It’s believed they can cause cell damage, heart problems, and even neurological complications.”
One recent study found that an individual swallows about 50,000 microplastic particles a year—and that’s just from food and drink. These particles have also been found in human placenta and brain tissue in laboratory tests.
Yet, before we fully understood the depth of the problem, some people started seeking ways to “purify” their bodies. According to Cohen, people suffering from long COVID, chronic fatigue, brain fog, and lupus are also opting for this treatment.
Treatment or Luxury?
UK science journalist Matt Reynolds recently had his own blood tested for microplastics—190 particles per milliliter. Since he didn’t go for the treatment himself, he emailed Cohen, the clinic’s CEO. Cohen replied, “You still have about a million microplastic particles in your body!”
Apheresis treatments have long been used for autoimmune disorders and some neurological diseases. However, there’s still no scientific proof that this method is truly effective at removing microplastics. So the question remains—is it treatment, or just a luxury?
‘Longevity Influencer’ Draws Attention
Technology entrepreneur and “longevity influencer” Bryan Johnson recently had his son’s blood infused into his own body using this same apheresis technique. Cohen says, “He demonstrated how this technology can be used to extend life—and that’s increased demand for our clinic.”
Public Reactions
Henry Smith, a 34-year-old Londoner who works out regularly, says, “I drink five liters of water a day and lead a healthy lifestyle. But when I hear that I still have microplastics in my blood, it feels like all my efforts are in vain!”
Another university student, Charlotte Davis, says, “I can’t afford to spend $12,000, but if it became available through a government scheme, I would definitely want it.”
Analysis and the Future
This treatment has divided the scientific community. Some say it’s the future of medicine, while others consider it a luxury business masquerading as science. As microplastics continue to affect our environment and health worldwide, many believe that such innovations shouldn’t be dismissed.
Many in the scientific community refer to this as a form of ‘preventive biohacking’. But since there’s still a lack of comprehensive research-based evidence, for now, it may remain a luxury for the rich—at least at this moment.
Dr. Farhana Islam, an environmental scientist from Bangladesh, says, “The rate of plastic pollution in our country is alarming as well. If this kind of technology arrives here in the future, it would be revolutionary.”
Final Thoughts
This story isn’t just about one clinic or one treatment—it reflects the awareness of a future health-conscious society. When plastic becomes a part of our food, water, and even our blood, perhaps only new-generation treatments can offer hope for liberation. But just how scientific or safe they are—maybe only time will tell.
To share your opinion, write to: [email protected] Sources: Wired, Futurism, European Research Council, Clarify Clinics Image credit: Peter Dazeley via Getty Images
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