“After summarizing the collected information from the current studies, our review concluded that food additives exert multiple effects on gut microbiota and intestinal homeostasis, which may be associated with the […]
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Ubiquitous food additive alters human microbiota and intestinal environment
New clinical research indicates that a widely used food additive, carboxymethylcellulose, alters the intestinal environment of healthy persons, perturbing levels of beneficial bacteria and nutrients.
Food Additive, Propionate, May Contribute to Obesity
“Studies in humans highlight the potential contribution of propionate in the diet to the development of insulin resistance and obesity.”
Processed Foods May Hold Key to Rise in Autism
“the UCF scientists discovered how high levels of Propionic Acid (PPA), used to increase the shelf life of packaged foods and inhibit mold in commercially processed cheese and bread, reduce […]
Good exercise habits derailed by common food additive
Mice were fed a high phosphate diet & then “We measured their oxygen uptake during exercise and found that their capacity for movement was much lower. The mice were unable […]
Food additive found in candy, gum could alter digestive cell structure and function
“The ability of small intestine cells to absorb nutrients and act as a barrier to pathogens is “significantly decreased” after chronic exposure to nanoparticles of titanium dioxide, a common food […]
Common food additive promotes colon cancer in mice
“Emulsifiers, which are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend shelf life, can alter intestinal bacteria in a manner that promotes intestinal inflammation and colorectal cancer, according […]