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Emulsifiers: The Everyday Additive Damaging Your Intestines
Emulsifiers in ice cream and plant milks may damage your gut. Learn the science behind polysorbate 80 and CMC.
Emulsifiers are among the most common food additives in the modern diet. They keep oil and water from separating, improve texture, and extend shelf life.
Avoid gut disruptors
CleanLabel flags emulsifiers like Polysorbate 80 that damage gut lining.
The Gut Barrier Breakdown
Polysorbate 80 and CMC erode the protective mucus layer that lines the intestinal wall, allowing bacteria to trigger chronic low-grade inflammation.