Terrifying images reveal what microplastics can do to your body - including weight gain, hair thinning, and eczema-like rashes

From chewing gum to teabags, microplastics have already been discovered in a range of everyday items. These tiny pieces of plastic measure less than five millimeters long and are not biodegradable - meaning they last for hundreds, if not thousands of years. Now, shocking images have revealed the terrifying effects these tiny pieces of plastic could be having on our bodies. Experts from BusinessWaste.co.uk have used AI to produce images predicting how the average man and woman could look after exposure to microplastics. From weight gain and hair thinning to eczema-like rashes and heavy fatigue, the images paint a bleak picture for our future.