The food additive carrageenan (E 407), a common thickener/gelling agent, can cause chronic inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, and increased blood sugar levels in animals

High-fat diets contribute to obesity and diabetes risk, altering the hypothalamus in mice, but fat isn't solely to blame

Researchers have shown for the first time that a calorie-reduced diet cannot only delay the development of metabolic diseases, but also has a positive effect on the immune system, this effect is mediated by an altered gut microbiome*, which slows down the deterioration of the immune system in old.