STUDYING THE EFFECTS OF FOOD ADDITIVES ON THE HUMAN MICROBIOME - A REVIEW

Tsvetomira Boneva, Student

Department of Chemistry, Food and Biotechnologies University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”, Razgrad Branch

E-mail: s222611@stud.uni-ruse.bg

Prof. Stanka Damyanova, DSc

Department of Chemistry, Food and Biotechnologies University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”, Razgrad Branch

ORCID: 0000-0002-7610-1794

E-mail: sdamianova@uni-ruse.bg

Abstract

The human microbiome is essential to maintaining health, influencing digestion, immunity, and even neurological functions. Modern diets increasingly include food additives-substances added to enhance flavor, texture, preservation, and appearance. This review explores how exposure to food additives may impact the human microbiome. It first outlines the importance of the microbiome, then discusses the nature and types of food additives, and finally presents current studies on the interactions between additives and microbial communities. Understanding these effects is crucial for public health and dietary recommendations.

Keywords

Microbiome, Food additive, Health

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