Source: Widely used food additive affects the human gut microbiota
When it was first introduced, xanthan gum was thought to not affect us as it was not digested by the human body. However, the new study shows that the additive nevertheless affects the bacteria that live in our intestines. And these bacteria are important for our health and well-being.
“The gut bacteria we have investigated show genetic changes and a rapid adaptation to enable them to digest this particular additive,” explains professor Phil Pope.
Hmmmmmm maybe I wasn’t that wrong….http://www.puravidaaquatic.com/wordpress/3-reasons-no-4-reasons-why-were-fatter-than-30-years-ago/
Might look at this too :-).http://www.puravidaaquatic.com/wordpress/monsanto-roundup-attacks-healthy-gut-bacteria-lawsuit/