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The consumption of certain food additive emulsifiers may increase the risk of cancer - Inserm Newsroom (presse.inserm.fr)
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French study (n=92,000 adults - avg follow-up of 7Y) found that certain food additive emulsifiers (E471 for men and E407, E407a for women) may increase the risk of cancer, up to 46% higher risk of prostate cancer

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[–] xapr@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 8 months ago

Pretty much, perhaps with the exception of bacon fat. And I say this as someone who is mostly vegan. The point is that natural food ingredients > processed, mystery ingredients for health (as a general rule).