Using scratched pans can cause cancer

The use of scratched pans can lead to the development of oncological diseases, Poonam Desai said.

According to her, through scratches and chips on pans that have a non-stick or ceramic coating, microplastic gets into food, and it, in turn, can stay in the human body for a long time.

Desai called microplastic an "endocrine disruptor" because it causes the development of dangerous diseases, including liver cancer.

The therapist recommended not to use pans with a non-stick coating, and if this is not possible, to throw away such dishes even if they are slightly damaged.