The consumption of certain food emulsifiers may increase the risk of cancer
Certain emulsifiers in ultra-processed foods may increase cancer risk, especially breast and prostate cancer. French study on 92,000 adults highlights concerns over emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides, urging more research and regulation.
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Certain food additive emulsifiers, commonly found in ultra-processed foods, have been linked to an increased risk of cancer, particularly breast and prostate cancer. A study conducted by French researchers from Inserm and other institutions analyzed data from 92,000 adults in the NutriNet-Santé cohort study. The research, published in PLoS Medicine, found that higher intake of specific emulsifiers was associated with elevated cancer risks. Emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids and carrageenans, commonly used in processed foods, were highlighted. While the study cannot establish causality on its own and has limitations due to the study sample's characteristics, it provides valuable insights into the potential health risks associated with these additives. The results suggest a need for further research and potential re-evaluation of regulations surrounding the use of emulsifiers in the food industry to better protect consumers. The NutriNet-Santé study continues to advance research on the relationship between nutrition and health, emphasizing the importance of understanding the impact of dietary choices on overall well-being.
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5 commentsSo nobody really knows what is in the product.
These chemicals can legally be added because they are part of the production process and do not appear on the food label.
I personally do not eat anything that has been squirted out of a machine or stepped foot inside a factory. toooo risky..
I make everything myself, yoghurt, mayonnaise, sauerkraut, peanut butter, elderflower cordial and pickles. I make my own bread, pasta, cakes, biscuits and crumpets. I grind my own flour from organic rye grain. I even make my own beef burgers with organic beef.
I make my own jam. During the summer months I collect blackberries, Damsons, plums, black currants, blackberries, apples and elderflower from the countryside.
I pick wild garlic and go mushroom hunting in Surrey UK.
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We are stardust
We are golden
And we've got to get ourselves
Back to the garden
"Processed foods are bad", which doesn't distinguish between different kinds of processing, food, additives, etc. is no use to anyone. Explaining which processes make food bad is actually actionable.
Who would have thought. Great study. Thanks for the hard work.
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