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This review compiles emerging evidence on the systemic distribution and biological effects of ingested MPs, particularly on neurological risks. MPs can disrupt gut microbiota, breach intestinal and blood\u2013brain barriers, and accumulate in neural tissues. Mechanistic studies reveal that MPs induce oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, protein aggregation, and neurotransmitter alterations, which may contribute to the development of cognitive dysfunction and neurodegenerative disease pathways. Recent work using brain organoids, single-cell and multi-omics technologies provides deeper mechanistic insights, linking MP\/NP exposure to mitochondrial injury, inflammatory signaling, and impaired protein homeostasis. We also identify important gaps in exposure assessment, NPs detection, and epidemiological evidence. Human studies remain scarce but initial reports associating elevated MP\/NP burdens in brain tissue with dementia highlight the urgency of this research. To address these gaps, we suggest critical next steps in the research agenda, integrating omics technologies, real-world exposure models, and human-relevant\n                    <jats:italic>in vitro<\/jats:italic>\n                    systems. 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