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Research suggests carrageenan may contribute to insulin resistance and inflammation in overweight people

Study Finds Plant-Based Food Additive Associated With Increased Insulin Resistance


By Epoch Times ——--December 2, 2024

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A new study suggests potential health risks associated with carrageenan (derived from red seaweed), a common food additive used as a thickener and found in everything from ice cream to plant-based milk.

Researchers found that overweight people who ate foods with the additive became more insulin resistant and had more inflammation. ---More...


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