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Two large French studies suggest a link between certain food preservatives, such as nitrites and nitrates, and a slightly increased risk of cancer and diabetes, but experts caution that more research is needed before drawing definitive conclusions or changing consumer behavior.
Two new French studies suggest that common food preservatives may be linked to increased risks of certain cancers and type 2 diabetes, highlighting the need for further research and potential reevaluation of food additive regulations.
A new study suggests that the common food preservative nisin, belonging to a class of preservatives called lantibiotics, may interact with the human gut microbiome in unexpected and potentially harmful ways. Researchers found that nisin-like substances can affect both harmful and beneficial bacteria in the human gut, raising concerns about the impact of food preservatives on gut health. While more research is needed, the study highlights the potential for food preservatives to interfere with a healthy gut microbiome and calls for closer examination of the balance of good and bad bacteria in processed foods.
A recent study by researchers at the University of Chicago has revealed that common food preservatives, particularly lantibiotics like nisin, not only target harmful pathogens but also impact beneficial gut bacteria, raising concerns about their long-term effects on digestive health and microbial diversity. The study found that these lantibiotics have potent effects against both pathogens and commensal gut bacteria, potentially disrupting the delicate balance of the gut microbiome. The researchers are now exploring ways to harness the antimicrobial properties of lantibiotics while mitigating their potential negative impact on gut health.
A study by scientists from the University of Chicago has found that lantibiotics, a class of bacteriocins widely used as food preservatives, have potent effects on both pathogens and commensal gut bacteria, potentially disrupting the delicate balance of the gut microbiome. The research revealed that these lantibiotics, including the popular nisin, can kill both harmful pathogens and beneficial commensal bacteria, raising concerns about their impact on gut health. The study aims to better understand the antimicrobial properties of lantibiotics and their potential effects on gut health, while also exploring ways to counter their potential negative influence.