
Dangerous additive lurking in dessert could be destroying your gut health, experts say
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Health experts warn that Polysorbate 80, an emulsifier found in ice cream, may disrupt gut bacteria balance. They say it is linked to conditions like Crohn's disease, colitis and autoimmune flares.
"You ultimately have to look at your gut like a garden. You want lots of flowers. You don't want lots of weeds." Andrea Margolis is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Readers can follow her on X at @andreamargs or send story tips to andrea.margolis@fox.com.
The chemical is found in many foods ranging from bread, cake mix, salad dressing and even chocolate, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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