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REVIEW article
Front. Nutr.
Sec. Nutrition and Microbes
Volume 11 - 2024 |
doi: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1420358
The Key to Intestinal Health: A Review and Perspective on Food Additives
Provisionally accepted
Haitao Wang
1
Bai Junyi
2
Miao Pengyu
3
Yu Wei
2*
Xiaochao Chen
2
Haibo Lan
2*
Qing Yong
2*
Meizhu Zhao
2*
Yanyu Li
2*
Rui Tang
2*
Xiangdong Yang
2*- 1 The school of Clinical Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, China
- 2 Chengdu Anorectal Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
- 3 Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
In this review, we explore the effects of food additives on intestinal health. Food additives, such as preservatives, antioxidants and colorants, are widely used to improve food quality and extend shelf life. However, their effects on intestinal microecology may pose health risks. Starting from the basic functions of food additives and the importance of intestinal microecology, we analyze in detail how additives affect the diversity of intestinal flora, oxidative stress and immune responses. Additionally, we examine the association between food additives and intestinal disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome, and how the timing, dosage, and individual differences affect the body's response to additives. We also assess the safety and regulatory policies of food additives and explore the potential of natural additives. Finally, we propose future research directions, emphasizing the refinement of risk assessment methods and the creation of safer, innovative additives.
Keywords: Food Additives, Intestinal health, Intestinal microecology, Intestinal Diseases, Food safety regulation
Received: 25 Apr 2024; Accepted: 09 Sep 2024.
Copyright: © 2024 Wang, Junyi, Pengyu, Wei, Chen, Lan, Yong, Zhao, Li, Tang and Yang. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
* Correspondence:
Yu Wei, Chengdu Anorectal Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
Haibo Lan, Chengdu Anorectal Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
Qing Yong, Chengdu Anorectal Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
Meizhu Zhao, Chengdu Anorectal Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
Yanyu Li, Chengdu Anorectal Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
Rui Tang, Chengdu Anorectal Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
Xiangdong Yang, Chengdu Anorectal Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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