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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/giuliomagnifico on 2024-11-28 18:25:17+00:00.

Original Title: 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. In humans, it has been found to increase the permeability of the small intestine, likely due to intestinal inflammation