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Surge in obesity and diabetes could be linked to food additives

09-Feb-2016

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Emulsifiers used in most processed foods to improve texture and prevent separation.

Might be linked to obesity, diabetes and inflammatory bowel disorders.

2015 study showed gut bacteria changes in mice.

New study uses simulated human gut.

2 emulsifiers caused an increase flagellin – known to cause inflammation at high concentrations.

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Benoit Chassaing

Assistant Professor at Georgia State University.

Glenn Gibson

Professor of Food Microbiology at University of Reading.

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Diet and Nutrition