Can we make drugs that will deal with all plastic material when they get into our bodies?

Question: Can we make drugs that will deal with all plastic material when they get into our bodies?
- Keywords:
  drugs,
  parasites
Asked by TEDIUS LEWA on 15 Jul 2025.
- DORCAS CHEBET answered on 15 Jul 2025:
  
  No, we currently cannot make a single drug that can remove all plastic materials from the human body, because plastics are complex, non-biodegradable substances that do not easily break down or dissolve. Although scientists are researching enzymes, microbes, and nanotechnology that might help remove or neutralize plastics in the future, these methods are still experimental, and more research is needed before they can be safely used in medicine.
- Justa Mwangi answered on 16 Jul 2025:
  
  While it’s not currently possible to make a universal drug to remove all plastics from the body, research is ongoing to understand how our bodies handle microplastics and to develop strategies for reducing exposure and supporting natural detoxification processes. Currently, the focus is on reducing exposure, supporting the body’s natural ability to eliminate microplastics, and investigating potential interventions for specific types of plastics or related health concerns.

Question: Can we make drugs that will deal with all plastic material when they get into our bodies?