Nanomaterials In Food And Drinks Could Interfere With Digestive Cells, May Release Harmful Substances To Environment Warn Researchers b4in.org/c4mK Nanoparticles in food and drinks might interfere with digestive cells and get released into the environment, a new study found.\ Nanoparticles are becoming ubiquitous in food packaging, personal care products and are even being added to food directly. But the health and environmental effects of these tiny additives have remained largely unknown. A new study now suggests that nanomaterials in food and drinks could interfere with digestive cells and lead to the release of the potentially harmful substances to the environment. The report on dietary supplement drinks containing nanoparticles was published in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. Robert Reed and colleagues note that food and drink manufacturers use nanoparticles in and on their products for many reasons. In packaging, they can provide strength, control how much air gets in and out, and keep unwanted microbes at bay. As additives to food and drinks, they can prevent caking, deliver nutrients and prevent bacterial growth. But as nanoparticles increase in use, so do concerns over their health and environmental effects. More b4in.org/c4mK
Posted on: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 17:50:02 +0000
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