Trans-glutaminase, the hidden food additive that impacts your gut

Transglutaminase is an enzyme used as a food additive to improve the texture and binding properties of processed foods.

Commonly known as 'meat glue', it can bind proteins together, enhancing the texture and appearance.

But despite being a food additive, it often isn't labeled on packaging.

The problem is, transglutaminase can impact your gut lining like this

Increased Permeability – Studies suggest it can contribute to increased gut permeability (leaky gut), allowing substances to pass through the gut lining and potentially triggering immune and autoimmune responses, including inflammation
Gluten Sensitivity and Coeliac Disease – It can potentially modify gluten proteins, making them more resistant to breakdown by digestive enzymes. For people with Coeliac disease, it can increase the immune response and contribute to damage in the lining of the small intestine, leading to inflammation and potential long-term damage to the gut
Digestive Discomfort – It can contribute to digestive discomfort as altering protein structures can make it difficult to digest these foods

What's the solution?

Choose what you put in your mouth wisely. And eat real food