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Analysis of a common preservative used to kill pathogens in food shows that it affects beneficial bacteria as well, threatening the healthy balance of the gut microbiome. Food manufacturers often add preservatives to food products to keep them fresh. A primary purpose of these preservatives is to kill microbes that could break down and otherwise …
Combined results from randomized human trials and animal studies suggest consuming propionate used widely in food to prevent mold increases levels of hormones linked to obesity and diabetes, as published in Science Translational Medicine. The sympathetic nervous system has been found to be activated by low doses of propionate, as well as production of fasting …