Could these 7 common food additives be causing diabetes?
Posted by Gordon Pennington on
7 Common Ingredients found to cause Insulin Resistance in a new study!
Have you ever stopped to think about what is really in the food you eat every day? Could those mysterious ingredients listed on the packaging be the culprit behind the rise in diabetes cases? It's time to take a closer look at the food additives that may be wreaking havoc on your health.
Food additives are substances added to food to preserve flavor or enhance its taste and appearance. While some additives are harmless, others have been linked to various health issues, including diabetes. These additives can be found in a wide range of processed foods, from snacks to beverages to ready-to-eat meals.
“They are often added to processed and packaged foods, such as certain industrial cakes, biscuits, and desserts, as well as ice creams, chocolate bars, breads, margarines, and ready meals, to improve their appearance, taste, and texture and lengthen shelf life, and to be able to mix aqueous substances — water-based — with oil-based substances.”
Pelc, Corrie. “Food Additives in Cakes, Biscuits May Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk.” Medicalnewstoday.com, Medical News Today, 28 Apr. 2024, www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/do-common-food-additives-found-in-cakes-and-biscuits-increase-type-2-diabetes-risk#Which-food-additive-emulsifiers-are-the-most-unhealthy. Accessed 4 June 2025.
Research has shown that certain food additives, such as artificial sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup, trans fats, as well as the ingredients that we are going to discuss, may contribute to the development of diabetes. These additives can disrupt the body's natural processes, leading to insulin resistance and elevated blood sugar levels.
Ingredients You Should May Want To Avoid
When we look at the ingredients list, its hard not to be overwhelmed. "What am I looking for?". "What is good? What is bad?" "Am I supposed to be able to pronounce these?". Nothing seems to catch our eyes as there are so many! Here are some to look out for
- Tripotassium phosphate (E340(III)) — 15% increased risk of Type 2 Diabetes per increment of 500 milligrams (mg )per day
- Guar gum (E412) — 11% increased risk of Type 2 Diabetes per increment of 500 mg per day
- Xanthan gum (E415) — 8% increased risk of Type 2 Diabetes per increment of 500 mg per day
- Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E472e) — 4% increased risk of Type 2 Diabetes per increment of 100 mg per day
- Sodium citrate (E331) — 4% increased risk of Type 2 Diabetes per increment of 500 mg per day
- Carrageenan (total carrageenan and E407) — 3% increased risk of Type 2 Diabetes per increment of 100 mg per day
- Gum arabic (E414) — 3% increased risk of Type 2 Diabetes per increment of 1,000 mg per day.
Take Action!
If you are concerned about how these poisonous ingredients are affecting your health. Start by reading food labels carefully and avoiding products that contain harmful additives. Opt for whole, unprocessed foods whenever possible and cook meals from scratch when you can to have better control over what you're putting into your body.
By being mindful of the food additives you consume and making informed choices about your diet, you can take proactive steps to protect your health and reduce your risk of developing diabetes. Don't wait till tomorrow, REMEMBER, you have the power to make a positive change in your life starting TODAY!
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-Alexander Pennington