With apparent pride, Orlando Bloom shared a video of himself resting on a medical bed, connected to a machine. The actor claims he underwent a treatment aimed at removing microplastics and toxic substances from his blood.

The video, shared on social media, showcases what a private clinic describes as a detox protocol, costing over 11,400 euros. The promise? To purify the blood without harming its essential components.

However, the scientific community remains skeptical, as there is no evidence supporting the efficacy or safety of this method.

So, what is this procedure all about? It involves apheresis, a medical technique that separates blood components. In this specific treatment:

What does science recommend? The only effective strategy at present is prevention, meaning reducing exposure to these tiny particles.

It is worth noting that microplastics have been discovered in adipose and muscle tissues, areas this technique doesn't reach.

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