Crohn’s disease; carboxymethylcellulose; carrageenan; inflammatory bowel disease; microbiota; ulcerative colitis

The Role of Carrageenan and Carboxymethylcellulose in the Development of Intestinal Inflammation

This narrative review examines how the common food additives carrageenan and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) may contribute to intestinal inflammation. Animal studies consistently show that these substances can disrupt the…