The hidden risks of titanium dioxide in everyday products
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Titanium dioxide, a common additive found in a wide range of everyday items, from food to cosmetics, is under scrutiny, especially as nanoparticles that might pose health risks. These tiny particles can potentially reach the lungs, liver, or intestines. While research suggests that nanoparticles might have higher toxicity levels than larger particles, the exact health impacts are still under investigation. This issue is of particular concern for children, who typically consume more products containing titanium dioxide in their nanoparticle forms, such as candies and gums. Due to these risks, there is a growing demand for stricter regulations and more transparent labeling to enhance consumer safety.
Source
Hamzaoğlu, F., Türkyılmaz, M., & Özkan, M. (2018). Effect of SO2 on sugars, indicators of Maillard reaction, and browning in dried apricots during storage. Journal of the science of food and agriculture, 98(13), 4988–4999. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.9033
Additional Reading
https://www.cspinet.org/cspi-news/titanium-dioxide-which-foods-contain-harmful-additive
https://www.foodunfolded.com/article/titanium-dioxide-in-food-is-it-safe