Food additive titanium dioxide likely has more toxic effects than thought, study finds | US news
The controversial Titanium dioxide in titanium is more toxic effects than it was previously thought, a new review of the peers research It appears, in addition to increasing evidence that the unorganized nanoparticles used throughout food The system provides a risk that has been reduced to consumers.
In the form of nanoparticles, titanium dioxide from the endocrine system in the body may get rid of the hormonal response to food and the regulation of blood sugar levels, which can lead to diabetes, obesity And other health I found the study.
Foods that are processed ultra -treated have this effect on a wider scale on “food hormones”, but there is no full understanding of the cause, and the new research may help refer to an answer.
“Our research sheds light on the harmful effects of titanium dioxide particles as potential intestinal endocrine disorders.”
Titanium dioxide is used in the form of microcircular particles in food to lighten eggs or enhance colors, and up to 11,000 American products, especially candy foods and snacks, may be used. Famous products like M & MS, behind ahoy vegetable chicken tenders! Cookies contain the material. It is also used extensively in the non -necessary ceramic pans.
The European Union banned titanium dioxide for food use in 2022 because previous research showed that it is likely to be neurological toxins, to be immune toxins, cause intestinal lesions and avoid genes that are likely to damage. The particles can accumulate in organs and stay in the body for years. 2022 suit She drew widespread attention to claiming that Skittles is “inappropriate for human consumption” because it contains titanium dioxide.
In the aftermath of the study, Skittles announced that it will stop using the material, while the United States food The Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that it is safe.
The new research compared the intestinal health of three groups: mice that were feed by titanium dioxide, and mice fed the fine particles and mice that did not feed on titanium dioxide. Mice feed in nanoparticles showed levels lower than several types of bowel hormones that indicate the body as full, help in digestion and regulate glucose.
Mice feeding the nanoparticles showed much higher levels of glucose, or blood sugar, from those that were fed. The authors also pointed out that “the bowel hormones secreted by the cells of the solable bowel play a decisive role in regulating energy consumption and preserving glucose.” Titanium dioxide particles appear to disrupt intestinal cell distinction, which is part of the process of hormones secreting, and reduces the numbers of cells.
The authors wrote that these issues can lead to obesity, type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance.
Tom Nielten, the director of non-profit children who served, along with other public health groups, said an official petition with the FDA (FDA) who asked for a ban on titanium dioxide in foods, said that the results are “a really big problem because when you start tampering with glucose-this is diabetes”
Niertner said that the agency was legalized to respond within 180 days, but so far she ignored the petition. The petition comes at a time when Robert F. Kennedy Junior reduces toxic food additions priority.
“It has started, so it is too early to know that, but there is hope that we are not present before,” Nilnner said. But he added that the groups will sue if the petition continues.
