- Rsearchers who conducted a large cohort study identified two food additive mixtures linked to increased type 2 diabetes risk.
- The mixtures were associated with higher type 2 diabetes incidence, independent of diet quality.
- Mixture 5 was found to mediate 42% of the association between sugary drinks and type 2 diabetes.
- Food additives commonly consumed together may represent a modifiable risk factor for type 2 diabetes prevention.
- Further research is needed to reveal underlying mechanisms.
Source: PLOS Medicine
