Dietary emulsifiers impact the mouse gut microbiota promoting colitis and metabolic syndrome

05 Mar 2015Benoit Chassaing, Omry Koren, Julia K. Goodrich, Angela C. Poole, Shanthi Srinivasan, Ruth E. Ley & Andrew T. Gewirtz

Emulsifier-induced metabolic syndrome was associated with microbiota encroachment, altered species composition and increased pro-inflammatory potential.

Animal Research
3 effects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Food Emulsifier Manufactured risk & protective factor
Minor Risk Factor Food Emulsifier
Manufactured

Inflammation Lymphatic outcome
Minor increase risk of Inflammation
Lymphatic system

Low evidence
11.0%

Food Emulsifier Manufactured risk & protective factor
Minor Risk Factor Food Emulsifier
Manufactured

Metabolic Syndrome Lymphatic outcome
Minor increase risk of Metabolic Syndrome
Lymphatic system

Low evidence
11.0%

Food Emulsifier Manufactured risk & protective factor
Minor Risk Factor Food Emulsifier
Manufactured

Obesity Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor increase risk of Obesity
Musculoskeletal system

Low evidence
11.0%