Published in PLOS Medicine · View the paper (DOI)
A new study analyzed health data of over 100,000 adults and found that two food additive mixtures were associated with a higher incidence of type 2 diabetes. The mixtures contained emulsifiers, sweeteners, and colourings commonly found in ultra-processed foods.
Coverage from 2 institutions
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Certain food additive mixtures may be associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes
INSERM (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale) · Apr 8, 2025 · first to report
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Two mixtures of common food additives, including aspartame, sucralose, xanthan & guar gums, modified starches, carrageenan and citric acid, are linked with slightly increased risk of type II diabetes, per French cohort study of more than 100,000 adults
PLOS · Apr 8, 2025