Microplastic Intake App

The Microplastic Intake App is the first data-driven, science-backed platform designed to help you measure, track, and minimize your daily exposure to microplastics. While you may diligently track your macronutrients, calories, and hydration, you are likely overlooking a pervasive and significant environmental toxin: microplastics. Peer-reviewed research from studies such as Cox et al. (2019) estimates that the average person consumes over 52,000 microplastics annually from food and drink alone. Furthermore, studies have detected these particles in 100% of human blood samples (Song et al., 2024) and in over 30 different human body parts, from the brain to the heart. This app is built for health-conscious individuals, wellness optimizers, and anyone concerned about the long-term impact of environmental toxins on their gut health, hormone balance, energy levels, and antioxidant production. By utilizing a proprietary model that compiles data from hundreds of peer-reviewed publications, the app translates complex scientific findings into actionable, personalized insights. It empowers you to identify the biggest contributors to your intake from your favorite foods, beverages, and daily activities, allowing you to make informed choices. The core value proposition is simple: gain visibility into a hidden threat, optimize your wellness by reducing your toxic load, and take control of your health with confidence and clarity.

Comprehensive Food and Beverage Database

The app features an extensive, constantly updated database of thousands of common foods and beverages, with each entry linked to specific peer-reviewed studies that quantify microplastic contamination levels. Whether you are logging a glass of bottled water, a serving of seafood, a cup of tea from a plastic tea bag, or a fast-food meal, the app provides an accurate estimate of the particles you are ingesting. This feature allows you to compare the microplastic load of different brands, packaging types, and preparation methods, turning abstract scientific data into a practical tool for daily decision-making.

Activity and Environmental Tracking Module

Beyond diet, the app recognizes that microplastics are inhaled and absorbed through our environment. This feature allows you to log non-dietary factors such as time spent in synthetic clothing, the number of loads of laundry you do, exposure to synthetic carpets or furniture, and the frequency of using plastic food containers. By integrating data from studies like Napper et al. (2016), which found that a single polyester garment can release 700,000 microfibers per wash, the app provides a holistic view of your total intake. This module is critical for understanding how your daily habits and home environment contribute to your overall exposure.

Personalized Intake Dashboard and Analytics

The app provides a clear, intuitive dashboard that visualizes your estimated daily microplastic intake over time. Users can view breakdowns by category (food, drink, activity), identify peak exposure days, and track trends to see how changes in behavior impact their overall load. The analytics engine uses your personal log data to highlight your "top contributors" and offers science-backed suggestions for swaps or modifications. This feature transforms raw data into a powerful narrative, allowing you to see the direct correlation between your choices and your estimated intake, which is essential for sustained behavior change and wellness optimization.

Educational Resource Library and eBook Integration

Directly integrated into the app is a comprehensive library of science-backed resources. This includes access to the "Minimizing Microplastics" eBook, which contains over 150 citations, details on 20+ studied supplements, and 20+ actionable solutions. Users can dive deeper into the scientific literature behind their tracked data, understand the mechanisms of how microplastics affect gut health, hormones, and energy, and learn about evidence-based mitigation strategies. This feature ensures that users are not just tracking numbers, but are empowered with the knowledge to understand the "why" behind their health journey.

Optimizing a Gut Health and Detox Protocol

A user focused on improving digestive wellness and reducing systemic inflammation can use the app to identify and eliminate high-contributing foods from their diet. For example, after logging a week of meals, the user might discover that their daily consumption of tea from plastic tea bags or leftovers reheated in plastic containers is a major source of intake. By swapping these items based on the app's suggestions, the user can reduce their toxic load, supporting their body's natural detoxification pathways and potentially improving gut microbiome diversity as suggested by the supplement ingredients like Berberine and Fenugreek.

Managing Hormonal Balance and Energy Levels

Individuals experiencing brain fog, mood swings, or low energy can use the app to investigate environmental contributors to their symptoms. By tracking both diet and activities, a user might link a decline in energy to days following a high-laundry volume or after spending significant time in a room with synthetic carpets. The app's data helps users understand the connection between microplastic exposure and endocrine disruption, allowing them to make lifestyle changes that support hormonal balance and cellular energy production, complementing the benefits of supplements like Milk Thistle and N-Acetylcysteine.

Family-Wide Health and Wellness Planning

Parents concerned about their family's cumulative exposure can use the app to make informed decisions for their household. They can log common family meals, children's snacks, and household activities to identify the biggest sources of microplastics for everyone. This use case enables proactive planning, such as choosing stainless steel water bottles over plastic, selecting fresh produce over plastic-wrapped options, and using natural fiber clothing for children. The app becomes a central tool for creating a lower-toxicity home environment, providing peace of mind backed by scientific data.

Pre and Post-Supplementation Tracking

For users of the Deplasto Microplastic Defense supplement, the app serves as a perfect companion tool. Users can track their estimated daily intake before starting the supplement regimen and then monitor how their intake changes as they implement the app's recommendations over time. This allows users to quantify the reduction in their toxic load and correlate it with subjective improvements in energy, mood, and gut comfort. It provides a tangible metric for the effectiveness of their overall strategy, combining active defense (supplement) with proactive avoidance (app).

How does the app calculate my microplastic intake?

The app uses a proprietary algorithm that cross-references your logged food, drink, and activity data against a database of peer-reviewed scientific studies. For example, if you log a serving of farmed salmon, the app will use the average microplastic count per gram reported in the relevant study. The model accounts for variables like packaging type (plastic, glass, can), processing level, and cooking method to provide the most accurate estimate possible. All data sources are cited and accessible within the app's educational library.

Is the data in the app really backed by science?

Yes, 100% of the data used in the app's tracking model is sourced from peer-reviewed, published scientific literature. The app only uses studies that have been vetted for methodological rigor. The database includes findings from major research groups around the world, covering a wide range of food types, beverages, and environmental sources. You can have peace of mind knowing that every microplastic estimate is grounded in credible, academic research.

Can the app help me if I already take the Deplasto supplement?

Absolutely. The app and the Deplasto supplement are designed to work synergistically. The supplement provides a science-backed nutritional defense to support your body's natural detoxification and anti-inflammatory processes. The app empowers you to proactively reduce the amount of microplastics you are exposed to in the first place. By using both, you are employing a comprehensive two-pronged strategy: minimizing incoming toxins while supporting your body's ability to handle the unavoidable ones.

How do I get started with the app, and what does it cost?

Getting started is simple. You can download the Microplastic Intake App from the app store. The app is currently offered with a limited-time promotion that includes 50% off the subscription, free shipping on any associated physical products (like the eBook), and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. This offer also includes a free download of the "Minimizing Microplastics" eBook, which provides over 150 citations and 20+ solutions to further empower your journey.