This Common Additive May Be Linked To Obesity & Diabetes

This Common Additive May Be Linked To Obesity & Diabetes. Researchers have recently discovered that propionate, a common additive found in many processed and manufactured foods, may potentially be associated with obesity as well as an increased risk of diabetes.

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Summary:
Propionate is a naturally occurring fatty acid, often added to certain foods in order to preserve freshness, extend the food’s shelf life, and prevent the outbreak of mold. It can commonly be found in foods such as baked goods, dairy products, processed meats, vinegar, sports drinks, and beer, just to name a few. According to research it can disrupt the body’s endocrine system and hence pose a threat to one’s health.

At first test subjects were mice. Right away, it was discovered that the additive appeared to have an immediate effect on the subject’s sympathetic nervous system, which plays an important role in a number of the body’s automatic functions, such as heart rate. It caused subject’s sympathetic nervous system to suddenly become much more active; this lead to a sudden surge of increased hormone production which caused blood sugar levels to spike dramatically and these spikes are commonly associated with an increased risk of diabetes. Additionally, the mice began to gain weight as well.

For the second phase of the study, the researchers designed a double blind study with a placebo control and 14 willing human participants. Half of the study’s human participants consumed additive, while the other half were unknowingly given a placebo instead. The results of were the same as the mice study, the hormone surges were seen in the half that consumed propionate.

As a result, the researchers came to the conclusion that the propionate additive was indeed equally hazardous to humans as it was to animals in terms of increasing the risk of developing obesity or diabetes.

If you have any concerns regarding the presence in this additive in your food, a more viable short term solution may simply be to pay closer attention to what your food contains on its ingredients list to make a more informed opinion when purchasing.

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