Beloved,
I wish above all things that thou mayest...be in health,...
3 John 1:2
"E171, a mixture of micro- and nano-sized particles of titanium dioxide (TiO2), is commonly used in high quantities in foods and some medicines as a whitening agent. Found in more than 900 food products such as chewing gum and mayonnaise, E171 is consumed
in high proportion everyday by the general population. A new study, conducted in mice, provides evidence that TiO2 nanoparticles may have a substantial and harmful influence on human health.
“There is increasing evidence that continuous exposure to nanoparticles has an impact on gut microbiota composition, and since gut microbiota is a gate keeper of our health, any changes to its function have an influence on overall health.”
“Our research presents pivotal evidence that consumption of food
containing E171 affects gut microbiota as well as inflammation in the gut, which could lead to diseases such as inflammatory bowel diseases and colorectal cancer.”
The study showed that TiO2 interacts with bacteria in the gut and impairs some of their functions which may result in the development of diseases.
“This study investigated effects of TiO2 on gut health in mice and found that TiO2 did not change the composition of gut microbiota, but instead it affected bacteria activity and promoted their growth in a form of undesired biofilm,” said Dr. Laurence Macia, also from the University of Sydney.
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I wish above all things that thou mayest...be in health,...
3 John 1:2
"E171, a mixture of micro- and nano-sized particles of titanium dioxide (TiO2), is commonly used in high quantities in foods and some medicines as a whitening agent. Found in more than 900 food products such as chewing gum and mayonnaise, E171 is consumed
“There is increasing evidence that continuous exposure to nanoparticles has an impact on gut microbiota composition, and since gut microbiota is a gate keeper of our health, any changes to its function have an influence on overall health.”
“Our research presents pivotal evidence that consumption of food
The study showed that TiO2 interacts with bacteria in the gut and impairs some of their functions which may result in the development of diseases.
“This study investigated effects of TiO2 on gut health in mice and found that TiO2 did not change the composition of gut microbiota, but instead it affected bacteria activity and promoted their growth in a form of undesired biofilm,” said Dr. Laurence Macia, also from the University of Sydney.
SciNews