titanium dioxide food grade suppliers

For research published in Archives of Toxicology in 2020, scientists fed one group of mice a solution containing titanium dioxide for one month, and compared it to those that did not receive the additive. They found “the richness and evenness of gut microbiota were remarkably decreased and the gut microbial community compositions were significantly changed” in the titanium dioxide group when compared with the control group. The tests also revealed that the titanium dioxide exposure could cause locomotor dysfunction, or mobility issues “by elevating the excitement of enteric neurons, which might spread to the brain via gut-brain communication by vagal pathway.” The researchers concluded: “These findings provide valuable insights into the novel mechanism of TiO2NP-induced neurotoxicity. Understanding the microbiota-gut-brain axis will provide the foundation for potential therapeutic or prevention approaches against TiO2NP-induced gut and brain-related disorders.”

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In addition to its UV protection properties, P25 TiO2 also offers high photocatalytic activity. When exposed to sunlight, it can break down organic compounds and pollutants, making it an effective agent for environmental remediation. This property makes P25 TiO2 a valuable addition to paints and coatings, as it can help reduce the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released into the atmosphere, thereby contributing to air quality improvement.

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