Orlando Bloom, the actor renowned for his roles in "The Lord of the Rings" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, recently underwent a treatment to cleanse his blood of microplastics and toxic substances. He shared a photo on Instagram of himself during the procedure at Clarify Clinics in London, expressing gratitude for the clinic's assistance in exploring new methods to remove harmful chemicals from his body.

Clarify Clinics, situated on Harley Street, asserts that it is the first in the world to offer a service called Clari, which claims to eliminate up to 99% of microplastics and toxic substances from the bloodstream. The two-hour treatment, costing around £10,000 (approximately €11,800), involves drawing blood from the arm, separating it into red blood cells and plasma, and then using a specialized machine to clean the plasma of microplastics, toxins, inflammations, and so-called forever chemicals. The purified plasma is then combined with the red blood cells and reintroduced into the body.

"The plasma is purified with the help of a machine from chemicals, microplastics, inflammations, toxins, and poisons," said David Cohen, the inventor of the Clari process. "The treatment is a safe and effective method to help free the body from harmful toxins and microplastics that we all accumulate," said Yael Cohen, the CEO of Clarify Clinics.

However, the medical community expressed skepticism regarding the efficacy of the treatment. "I am not aware of reliable evidence that demonstrates that the procedure has any of the declared effects on human health," said Edzard Ernst, Emeritus Professor at the University of Exeter, according to Het Nieuwsblad. He further remarked, "I don't know if this treatment removes anything from the patient, except a lot of money."

"There may be side effects. I wouldn't recommend this treatment to my patients without seeing evidence," said Dr. Mousumi Mukherjee of the NHS. Critics point out that while microplastics—defined as pieces of plastic smaller than 5mm—were discovered in human blood, organs, and even rain, there is insufficient reliable evidence that filtering them out provides real health benefits. Additionally, there is little proof that these particles cause direct harm to the body.

Clinic officials argue that the procedure reduces inflammation in the body, which has been linked to cancer and neurological disorders. Experts warn that chronic inflammation can seriously impair health and cause a range of problems, including infertility and breathing issues. The clinic's website states: "Throughout your life, you have accumulated microplastics and artificial chemicals. Evolution cannot keep up. Clari is here to help—until evolution catches up."

"I would say they need to look at the research and the results that people are seeing in the hospital and the clinic," said David Cohen, defending the procedure against accusations that the treatment is an expensive gimmick.

Bloom, engaged to singer Katy Perry, reportedly believes he invested wisely in this unusual therapy due to concerns about toxins in his body. The service is not covered by the UK's National Health Service, making it accessible only to those who can afford the considerable cost.

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