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Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose
The 2015 Chassaing et al. study in Nature showed this emulsifier disrupts gut microbiota and induces low-grade inflammation.
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Muscle Nation Protein Daily Shake Milk Choc 400mL
Is Muscle Nation Protein Daily Shake Milk Choc 400mL low tox? Our scanner flagged 3 ingredients (3 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
3 caution
3 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
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Carrageenan
Gut inflammation concerns; contested in research literature but worth a trial of avoidance for IBS.
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Sucralose
Studies show altered gut microbiota and increased gut permeability.
Full ingredients (from label)
WaterProtein Blend (10%) (Milk Protein Concentrate, Sodium Caseinate (Milk), Milk Solids, Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk))Cocoa Powder (1%)FlavoursStabilisers (Gellan Gum, Cellulose Microcrystalline, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Carrageenan)Sweetener (sucralose).
How this analysis is generated
Each ingredient on this product's published label is matched against our 237 source-cited chemical rules, each documenting a concern from peer-reviewed research and regulatory sources. Severity tiers:
- Avoid (red) — banned or restricted in the EU, UK or Canada but still legal in the US, IARC-listed, or strong contact-allergen evidence.
- Caution (amber) — regulatory caution, contamination risk, or condition-specific irritant.
- Mild (green) — low concern but commonly avoided in low-tox formulations.
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