Gut Mucus Barrier
In a 2024 human trial, bacteria migrated closer to the intestinal lining after just two weeks of emulsifier consumption, a precursor to barrier breach. The intestinal mucus layer is a critical barrier separating gut bacteria from the blood…
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In a 2024 human trial, bacteria migrated closer to the intestinal lining after just two weeks of emulsifier consumption, a precursor to barrier breach. The intestinal mucus layer is a critical barrier separating gut bacteria from the bloodstream and immune system. The mucus layer allows only properly digested nutrients into the bloodstream while confining bacteria, toxins, and partially digested proteins to the intestinal lumen. Emulsifiers strip away the gut mucus lining when consumed.