Xanthan gum is a food additive used to thicken and stabilize many processed foods. Although it is widely used, animal research has raised questions about whether regular intake could affect gut health. A new study examined whether xanthan gum could promote inflammation and alter the intestinal barrier. The study included 32 adult male rats divided into four groups. For 10 weeks, one group ate a control diet, while the other three ate the same diet supplemented with 462.5, 925, or 1,850 milligrams of xanthan gum per kilogram of food. After the feeding period, researchers examined tissue from t... gut inflammation intestinal permeability ultra-processed foods
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