A study suggests inorganic nanoparticles in our food, which get transferred into the mother’s breast milk through the placenta, can interfere with intestinal regulation, leading to an increase in babies’ chance of food allergies.
Our society today is heavily focused on clean eating, or healthy eating with the advancement of organic restaurants, various types of diets, and more. We still, however, find excessive amounts of food additives and processors in our food. From jar foods to sauces, to even fast food menus, food additives are everywhere in our lives.
Understanding nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is a popular concept in food science that positively influenced our food culture, from food processing, packaging, and most importantly, the safety of our food. In-depth, nanotechnology can help with a myriad of elements from detecting bacteria, increasing food life, and discharging preservatives to helping with food packaging. With such accelerated advancement, however, inorganic nanoparticles have come into the picture.
“Nanotechnology introduces new chances for innovation in the food industry at immense speed, but uncertainty and health concerns are also emerging. EU/WE/global legislation for the regulation of nanotechnology in food is meager. Moreover, current legislation appears unsuitable to nanotechnology specificity,” said Dr. Bhupinder Singh Sekhon in his research.
Growth of food allergy
Food allergy, or FA, refers to an unfavorable response resulting from an immoderate response to dietary proteins which results from a damaged introduction of oral tolerance.
FA can severely affect one’s life, resulting in multiple mechanisms from nausea, hives, swelling, and even asthma. FA can also lead to a serious allergic reaction called anaphylactic shock, which can be fatal. FA affects around 6 to 8 percent of children, and the most common allergies include peanuts and cow’s milk.