Recent research highlights okra’s potential in removing microplastics from water sources, offering a natural alternative to chemical treatments. Studies demonstrate okra polysaccharides effectively trap microplastics in water samples, particularly when combined with fenugreek. It’s a reminder that sometimes the answers we look for in labs might be sitting quietly in the kitchen all along—green, sticky, and full of surprises.Can consuming okra water remove microplastics from the body?
Recent research highlights okra’s potential in removing microplastics from water sources, offering a natural alternative to chemical treatments. Studies demonstrate okra polysaccharides effectively trap microplastics in water samples, particularly when combined with fenugreek. It’s a reminder that sometimes the answers we look for in labs might be sitting quietly in the kitchen all along—green, sticky, and full of surprises.