Industrial food additives can poke holes in your gut
Modern emulsifiers act like biological detergents, dissolving the protective mucus barrier that prevents trillions of bacteria from leaking directly into your bloodstream.
Your gut is protected by a thin layer of mucus that acts as a physical firewall between your immune system and trillions of hungry bacteria. However, common industrial additives like polysorbate 80 and carboxymethylcellulose are essentially detergents. They are designed to blend oil and water in processed foods, but once swallowed, they begin to emulsify your intestinal lining.
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