At a Glance
- Dietary emulsifiers promoted colon cancer in a mouse model by altering gut microbes and increasing gut inflammation.
- The findings give insights into how emulsifiers in the diet could potentially alter gut microbiota and increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer.
Mice fed dietary emulsifiers in their drinking water (top) showed higher levels of intestinal cell death (green stain) than mice given plain water (bottom).Chassaing lab, Cancer Research.
Our digestive tracts are home to trillions of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. This microbial community, collectively known as the gut microbiota, plays a role in illness and health. Changes in these microbes have been associated with several diseases including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and irritable bowel syndrome.
Dietary emulsifiers, which are chemically similar to detergents, are added to many processed foods to improve texture and extend shelf life. Their use is regulated and monitored by the U.S. Food…
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