Clarify Clinics offers among its services the removal of microplastics from the blood at a cost of 13,000 euros. A treatment that leaves many doubts about its effective scientific value
In the heart of London more exclusive, a clinic proposes a treatment as expensive as promising (perhaps): the removal of microplastics from the blood. Is called Clarify Clinicsand offers seats starting from 9,750 pounds – beyond 13,000 euros – For clean up the body from the tiny particles Which, according to numerous studies, nest everywhere: in the lungs, in the brain, even in the placenta.
The treatment, called Claris a form of Apheresea procedure similar to plasma donation. The blood is taken, separated in components, filtered through a column that should retain microplastic and other toxic substances, and finally reinfuse in the patient’s body. All in a muffledwhile watching Netflix or participating in a call on zoom. According to the founder Yael Cohen“It is so comfortable that many fall asleep“.
Who undergoes this treatment? Stressed professionalsinfluencer, people with chronic fatigue, Long Covid or simply worried about your own cognitive health. Some do it as a support while taking slimming drugs such as Ozempic, others to try to “clean up” yourself with pesticides or Pfas substances.
Science behind all this: unclear, but very salable
The problem? Science behind all this is still at the beginning. Exist observational studies which connect the presence of microplastics in the body to possible cell damage or an increased cardiovascular risk, but no definitive evidence. And the measurement of microplastics itself is complicated: The risk of contamination during the tests is very highsince plastic is everywhere.
Cohen says that many patients report improvements in sleep and energyand she herself monitors her progress with an Oura ring. But it is difficult to distinguish a real physical effect from a simple placebo effectespecially in such a luxurious and suggestive context.
There Blood detoxification From the microplastics it might seem the natural evolution of the detox of celery juice, but the doubt remains: it is really one scientific turning point or only of theYet another fashion for rich Ready for anything to feel better?
