Impact of Food Additive Titanium Dioxide on Gut Microbiota Composition, Microbiota-Associated Functions, and Gut Barrier: A Systematic Review of In Vivo Animal Studies

Background: Titanium dioxide (TiO<sub>2</sub>) is used as a food additive in pastries, sweets, and sauces. It is recognized as safe by food safety authorities, but in recent years, governments and scientists have raised concerns about its genotoxicity. This systematic review aims to asse...

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Main Authors: Emanuele Rinninella, Marco Cintoni, Pauline Raoul, Vincenzina Mora, Antonio Gasbarrini, Maria Cristina Mele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/4/2008