Posted June 21, 2019
Titanium dioxide, a common food additive, has traditionally been viewed as an ‘inert and safe’ substance. But the widespread use of E171 – titanium dioxide nanoparticles – has added a scary new wrinkle. A recent, headline-making Australian study shows that E171 can affect the balance of gut bacteria – promoting inflammation and setting the stage for conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colon cancer. Read more.