Friday, 17 February 2017

Food additive found in candy, gum could alter digestive cell structure and function

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 additive found in everything from chewing gum to bread, according to research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Read more: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-02/bu-faf021617.php?source=Snapzu

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