The review published in The FASEB Journal<\/a> summarizes the findings of several animal studies that have reported adverse effects of additives on the gut.\u00a0<\/p>\n For instance, various artificial food colorants, such as azo dyes and some artificial sweeteners, worsened intestinal inflammation, changed intestinal permeability, and disturbed the gut microbiome in mice.<\/p>\n The study authors point out that this doesn\u2019t necessarily have a similar effect in human guts, warranting more research. Additionally, most studies only examined one isolated food additive, which is not typically how these compounds are consumed in commercially available foods and beverages.<\/p>\n However, the researchers argue there is \u201cenough emerging evidence\u201d to consider critical policy changes. They note that the US FDA and the European Food Safety Authority are cautiously re-evaluating food additives.<\/p>\n For instance, a US ban of Red No.3 dye<\/a> in food and supplements will go into effect in January 2027. Certain states may introduce extra regulations on synthetic colors.<\/p>\n Processed foods under policy<\/strong><\/p>\n US regulators have also been exploring policies to limit ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption, partly due to their use of artificial additives. Initiatives being explored include labeling, marketing restrictions, and fiscal measures based on the Nova definition of UPFs<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"arrow\"](\"https:\/\/resource.innovamarketinsights360.com\/fif\/banners\/3cb25613-db6c-4b47-b1fd-de79e0cc8d76.webp\")
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