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Common Food Preservatives Linked to Increased Diabetes Risk – New Data

Published January 13, 2026, 06:21
Common Food Preservatives Linked to Increased Diabetes Risk – New Data

A new, large-scale study published in Nature Communications links the consumption of certain food preservatives to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The study, based on data from over 100,000 French adults, categorized preservatives into two main groups: non-antioxidant and antioxidant. Researchers found that long-term exposure to certain preservatives was associated with a higher likelihood of developing diabetes. The study confirms previous experimental research showing that some preservatives may cause cell damage and affect metabolism. This discovery highlights the need for further research on the effects of food additives on human health.