Study Links Chronic Xanthan Gum Consumption to Colon Inflammation

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Opublikowano: 2026-09-23

Long-term xanthan gum consumption triggered measurable inflammation in the colon of otherwise healthy rats, even though their weight, blood sugar and cholesterol remained normal, suggesting digestive changes can develop before routine health markers reveal a problem Researchers found that xanthan gum altered proteins that help maintain the gut's protective barrier, making the intestinal lining more permeable and allowing inflammation to become established The study also found subtle shifts in specific groups of gut bacteria that occurred alongside inflammation, indicating that repeated xanthan gum exposure affected both the gut microbiome and the intestinal environment Xanthan gum is widely used in processed...