Why Foods With Additives May Lead to Weight Gain
Researchers studied 924 adults to understand if food additives—like preservatives and artificial sweeteners found in processed foods—are connected to weight …
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Aluminum in Food May Damage Cells, Study in Fruit Flies Shows
Scientists exposed fruit fly larvae to aluminum chloride (a form of aluminum) through their food for 24 hours and watched what happened. They found that higher …
Read MoreCommon Food Additive May Trigger Gut Inflammation
Researchers discovered that Tween 80, a common additive found in many processed foods and medications, may cause gut inflammation similar to inflammatory bowel …
Read MoreHow Safe Are Food Additives? What You Need to Know
Food additives are chemicals added to foods to preserve them, improve taste, or change color. Governments around the world have strict rules about which …
Read MoreWhy Ultra-Processed Foods May Hurt Your Heart and Health
A major health organization reviewed what scientists know about ultra-processed foods—the heavily manufactured snacks and convenience items we eat every day. …
Read MoreWhy Adding Vitamins to Flour Doesn't Always Work
Many people today don't eat enough variety in their food, which means they're missing important vitamins and minerals their bodies need. Adding nutrients to …
Read MoreCan Folic Acid Protect Your Brain from Tiny Zinc Particles?
Scientists tested whether folic acid could protect rat brains from damage caused by zinc oxide nanoparticles—tiny particles used in many foods and medicines. …
Read MoreTiny Silicon Particles in Food May Harm Your Liver—But Probiotics Could Help
Scientists discovered that when tiny particles of silicon dioxide (a substance used in many foods and products) are swallowed regularly, they can build up in …
Read MoreFriendly Bacteria May Help Protect Your Gut from Food Additives
Scientists discovered that a common food additive called polysorbate-80 can cause inflammation in the intestines. In this study, researchers found that a …
Read MoreHidden Additives in Latin American Foods: What's Really in Your Snacks?
Researchers looked at packaged foods from supermarkets in five Latin American countries to see how many contain food additives—the ingredients companies add to …
Read MoreIs MSG Really Dangerous? What Science Actually Shows
For decades, people have worried that MSG (a common food flavoring) causes headaches, flushing, and tingling sensations—a condition called Chinese Restaurant …
Read MoreWhat Scientists Found About Titanium Dioxide in Food Coloring
Titanium dioxide is a white powder used to color foods, but the European Union banned it because of safety concerns. Scientists wanted to understand if the …
Read MoreAre Natural Spice and Plant Flavors Safe to Eat?
Scientists reviewed 35 natural flavoring ingredients made from plants like pepper, ginger, and pine to make sure they're safe for people to eat. These flavors …
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