Human Blood Study*
CLINICALIn a 2026 human study, daily chitosan supplementation was associated with a 26.3% decrease in measured blood microplastic concentration after 15 days, while the placebo group showed no significant change.

In a 2026 human study, daily chitosan supplementation was associated with a 26.3% decrease in measured blood microplastic concentration after 15 days, while the placebo group showed no significant change.
In a 2025 human crossover study, chitosan was associated with over 45% more microplastic particles measured in stool versus baseline after a standardized meal — direct evidence of increased fecal elimination.
In animal models, chitosan was associated with increased elimination of ingested microplastic particles from the gastrointestinal tract.
Chitosan is a positively charged dietary fiber that can interact with negatively charged microplastic particles during digestion, supporting their movement through normal digestive elimination.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Findings reflect studies of the individual ingredient, not the finished Microplastic Detox formula.
Once swallowed, microplastics don't just pass straight through. Research shows some particles can cross the intestinal lining — slipping between cells through the gut's tight junctions — and enter the bloodstream. Microplastic Detox works in three stages: bind the particles, buffer the gut around them, and protect the barrier they would otherwise cross.*

Chitosan's positive surface charge attracts negatively charged microplastic particles in the gut, holding them within the fiber matrix during digestion so they're carried toward elimination instead of lingering.*
Active: ChitosanPrebiotic fibers — baobab and apple pectin — form a gentle fiber matrix that supports a healthy microbiome and steady transit, helping bound particles keep moving through the gut toward natural elimination.*
Active: Baobab + Apple pectinMicroplastics don't only pass through — some particles can slip between the cells of the gut wall, through its tight junctions, and cross into the bloodstream. Slippery elm's soothing mucilage coats and supports the intestinal lining and its junctions — the barrier those particles must cross — to support the gut's natural defenses during daily use.*
Active: Slippery elmBind. Buffer. Protect. Three stages, one daily serving — built around clinically studied chitosan.
See the full mechanism →*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
A focused comparison across the dimensions that matter for daily use.
| Microplastic Detox | Activated charcoal | Food swaps alone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanism & human evidence | Electrostatic binding of microplastics. In human studies, chitosan was linked to 26.3% lower blood microplastic levels and over 45% more particles cleared in stool.* | Non-selective binding (also binds nutrients and medications). No human evidence for reducing microplastics in blood or increasing their excretion. | No binding mechanism and no evidence for clearing microplastics already in the body. |
| Daily-use suitability | Formulated for daily use. | Generally not recommended for daily use. | Depends on diet alone. |
| Ingredient studies | Chitosan: human + preclinical.* | Limited microplastic-specific data. | — |
| Broader gut support | Prebiotic fibers included.* | No prebiotic support. | Varies. |
A focused blend of clinically studied dietary fibers and gut-supportive botanicals, selected for their physical properties within the digestive tract.
A positively charged dietary fiber studied for its electrostatic interaction with particles in the gut.*
A prebiotic fiber included to support a balanced microbiome environment during daily use.*
A mucilaginous fiber that supports the gut barrier and digestive comfort during daily use.*
A soluble fiber associated with gut motility and normal elimination pathways.*
Made in a cGMP-certified, FDA-inspected facility, rigorously third-party tested for purity and safety, and crafted with the highest quality ingredients.
Microplastic Detox is a daily supplement formulated to support the body's natural processes for managing microplastics in the digestive tract.* Its carefully selected ingredients, including dietary fibers, interact with particles during digestion to support normal elimination and digestive wellness.*
Microplastic Detox is formulated with ingredients that interact with microplastics during digestion, supporting their excretion through normal bowel movements. Its formulation is intentionally focused on the digestive tract, where everyday exposures pass through the body. This gut-based approach complements the body's existing elimination pathways and is designed for consistent, daily use.*
Yes. Microplastic Detox is formulated for daily use by most healthy adults when taken as directed on the label. It works locally in the digestive system, does not accumulate in the body, and is designed to support consistent digestive elimination.* Every ingredient is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for human use as designated by the FDA.
Always follow the recommended serving size. Taking more than directed does not provide additional benefit and may increase the chance of digestive discomfort.
Microplastic Detox can be a valuable supplement for anyone exposed to food, water, and air — so practically everybody. However, Microplastic Detox should not be used by individuals with shellfish or seafood allergies, or by those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under 18.
No. Microplastic Detox does not contain plastic or microplastics. The capsules and ingredients are carefully selected to avoid plastic content, and the product is designed with a strong emphasis on minimizing unnecessary plastic exposure wherever possible.