US EditionCommon food preservatives linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
A French study of over 100,000 adults found higher long-term consumption of 12 common preservatives linked to a 47% greater risk of type 2 diabetes.
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Common food preservatives linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
Foods that rely heavily on preservatives may be doing more than extending shelf life. In a large study spanning more than a decade, people with the highest intake of preservative additives were far more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. The increased risk appeared across many commonly used additives found in everyday processed foods. Researchers say the findings support advice to limit highly processed products when possible.
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To date, most preservatives have been classified as safe in the permitted quantities. However, two studies from France show that products containing certain additives can increase the risk of cancer during regular consumption.
This is the conclusion of two large studies that analyzed the habits of more than 100,000 French people over fourteen years, although the authors point out that more will need to be done to confirm the results.
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