Scientists have found a dietary supplement that can lower immunity, said the portal MedicalXpress.
Researchers from the Working Group on the Environment analyzed the effects on the body of the most common chemicals added to food, as well as compounds that pass into food from packaging materials or processing equipment during production.
Experts have found a significant negative effect of the use of tertiary butylhydroquinone or E319, which is used in the production of vegetable and animal fats, including fish oil, and is also added to dry semi-finished confectionery, cereals, soup concentrates, sauces and others.
As it turned out, the presence of this substance in food reduces the body’s immune defenses and can also affect the effectiveness of vaccines, as well as be associated with an increase in food allergies.
Scientists draw attention to the fact that modern requirements for the regulation of food supplements do not take into account the latest scientific data on their effect on health, which is why they recommend a revision of current standards.
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