"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.
