Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Emulsifiers, a Common Food Additive, Promotes Colitis, Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome

Emulsifiers, a common food additive, can alter the gut microbiota composition and localization to induce intestinal inflammation that promotes the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and metabolic syndrome. Emulsifiers are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend their shelf life. The research team suggests that the current means of testing and approving food additives may not be adequate to prevent use of chemicals that promote diseases driven by ...

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