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In a 2019 study published in the journal Nanotoxicology, researchers recreated the first phase of digestion in mice and fed them titanium dioxide, then examined whether accumulation occurred in the organs. Researchers wrote: “Significant accumulation of titanium was observed in the liver and intestine of E171-fed mice; in the latter a threefold increase in the number of TiO2 particles was also measured. Titanium accumulation in the liver was associated with necroinflammatory foci containing tissue monocytes/macrophages. Three days after the last dose, increased superoxide production and inflammation were observed in the stomach and intestine. Overall, [this] indicates that the risk for human health associated with dietary exposure to E171 needs to be carefully considered.”

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There are several factors that can influence the cost of titanium dioxide from suppliers. One of the main factors is the availability of raw materials, specifically titanium ore. The cost of extracting and processing titanium ore can fluctuate, which can in turn affect the cost of titanium dioxide. Suppliers must also take into consideration the cost of energy and other resources needed for the production of titanium dioxide, such as labor and equipment.

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