A new study in mice shows that consuming emulsifiers—a common ingredient in ultra-processed human foods—during pregnancy or breast-feeding is associated with mild health risks for offspring. Maria ...

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Emulsifiers are used in processed foods, drugs, vitamins, vaccines, soaps, and cosmetics. They hold ingredients that generally don’t like to be together, like oil and water, in a stable union. They ...

Emulsifiers in ultra-processed foods may increase the chance of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new paper. After analyzing the health data of 104,139 adults over 7 years – and accounting ...

Emulsifiers, which are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend shelf life, can alter the gut microbiota composition and localization to induce intestinal inflammation that promotes the ...

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