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health-food-safety1 year ago•2 min saved

"The Potential Dangers of a Common Food Preservative on Gut Bacteria"

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.

via ScienceAlert|

#food-preservatives #gut-microbiome #health-food-safety

health-food-science1 year ago•4 min saved

"Unexpected Impact: Common Food Preservative Disrupts Gut Microbiome"

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.

via SciTechDaily|

#food-preservatives #gut-microbiome #health-food-science

health1 year ago•3 min saved

"Unforeseen Gut Microbiome Effects of Common Food Preservatives"

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.

via Phys.org|

#commensal-bacteria #food-preservatives #gut-microbiome

medical-science-news1 year ago•3 min saved

Unexpected Effects of Lantibiotic Preservatives on Gut Microbiome

A study from the University of Chicago reveals that lantibiotics, a class of bacteriocins used as food preservatives, have potent effects on both pathogens and commensal gut bacteria. The research found that these lantibiotics, including the popular nisin, can kill both harmful and beneficial gut bacteria, potentially disrupting the delicate balance of the gut microbiome. The study highlights the need to better understand the impact of lantibiotics on gut health and to harness their antimicrobial properties for beneficial use.

via News-Medical.Net|

#antibiotic #bacteria #food