Tiny titanium dioxide particles in food raise blood sugar, disrupt gut hormones in mice, study finds

The tiniest particles of titanium dioxide—commonly used to make ultra-processed foods look more visually appealing—can raise blood sugar levels and impair how the body processes glucose, among other health harms, according to new research in mice. 

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Most U.S. infant formulas contain mainly added sugars, posing a serious risk to babies’ health

Most infant formulas in the U.S. contain added sugars that can harm early development, new research shows. Babies may come upwards of 60 grams of added sugars — the equivalent of two soft drinks per day — if they are entirely formula-fed.

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