She pointed out that emulsifiers have been shown to have comparable effects. Emulsifiers are typical additions that contribute to the blended and creamy texture of low-fat,
Dairy-free, and non-fat meals. Among the most popular foods that include these ingredients are ice cream and cream cheese.
Soy lecithin, sucralose, xanthan gum, carrageenan, maltodextrin, and polysorbate are examples of common emulsifiers that are included on ingredient labels.
“The addition of emulsifiers is one of the things that has changed very dramatically in our food supply,” Dr. Abreu said.
Six-week-old mice, or the human equivalent of a teenager, which were fed diets rich in high-fructose corn syrup showed “profound” alterations in their microbiota, according to a 2021 research published in the Journal of Physiology.
Regarding emulsifiers, a 2022 research discovered that mice fed diets rich in emulsifiers had inflammation in their progeny.
