PLoS One September 2013 PMID 23251695

Crohn's disease-associated adherent-invasive Escherichia coli adhesion is enhanced by exposure to the ubiquitous dietary polysaccharide maltodextrin.

Kourtney P Nickerson, Christine McDonald

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What people are saying

The overall analysis reveals strong concern over maltodextrin's role in promoting harmful bacterial behaviors linked to Crohn's disease, with examples like calls to avoid certain food additives and mentions of new research highlighting microbiome damage. The tone and choice of words, such as 'damage' and 'dangerous,' underline the importance and urgency attributed to these social discussions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the research findings, with some emphasizing the negative effects of maltodextrin on gut health, indicating general support or recognition of the study's implications.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest, with many references to health implications, dietary choices, and calls to review or avoid maltodextrin, showing active engagement with the topic.

EngagementHigh engagement

Discussions include detailed mentions of mechanisms, health warnings, and calls for action, reflecting deep engagement and consideration of the research's significance.

ImpactModerate impact

While many express concern over public health implications, the overall perceived impact appears moderate, as some comments call for further scientific review or policy action without indicating widespread immediate change.

Abstract in brief

  • Crohn's disease (CD) is linked to changes in gut bacteria, especially the growth of adherent invasive E. coli (AIEC) strains that form thick biofilms on intestinal walls, potentially contributing to disease development.
  • Exposure to maltodextrin (MDX), a common food additive, increases the ability of these bacteria to form biofilms and adhere to intestinal cells by promoting type I pili expression, which is crucial for their attachment and colonization.
  • The study also found that bacteria from CD patients' ileums have a higher prevalence of a gene needed to metabolize MDX, suggesting that dietary maltodextrin may promote bacterial behaviors that worsen Crohn's disease.]

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Dr Shawn Baker
@SBakerMD · X

Artificial sweeteners are often cut with carbohydrate-filled bulking agents, like maltodextrin. Maltodextrin damages the gut microbiome and increases harmful bacteria like E. Coli. https://t.co/pEqvHXdvYt

Mar 12, 2023 · 117 likes · 17 shares · 360,528 followers View post →
BasedBasse
@BasedBasse · X

Du kommer såklart inte ta skada av en liten mängd då och då. Men det kan ändå vara värt att se över produkter du konsumerar regelbundet så att de inte innehåller Maltodrexin

Jan 4, 2024 · 10 likes · 2,980 followers View post →
Dr Alan Desmond
@DrAlanDesmond · X

But let’s not forget the roles of maltodextrin and other junk food chemicals in promoting and facilitating adherent invasive E. coli. https://t.co/hneklKSIwt

May 4, 2022 · 7 likes · 9,037 followers View post →
BANT
@BANTonline · X

Funded by NIH & HHMI 2012 "findings ..demonstrate that ubiquitous dietary component MDX enhances E. coli adhesion and suggests a mechanism by which diets rich in specific polysaccharides may promote dysbiosis... and contribute to disease susceptibility https://t.co/mnRoYce7NN

Oct 9, 2019 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 7,664 followers View post →
BANT
@BANTonline · X

Maltodextrin enhances biofilm formation of CD-associated E. coli in vitro https://t.co/OcGI1nJrDO

Mar 7, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 7,664 followers View post →
BANT
@BANTonline · X

from 2012: Crohn's Disease-Associated Adherent-Invasive Escherichia coli Adhesion Is Enhanced by Exposure to the Ubiquitous ... https://t.co/cJREjvMxBU

Sep 2, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 7,664 followers View post →

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@SportDrinkCo All the other ones they sell are retarded. https://t.co/dJvl0hsIUm

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Phage papers
@phagepapers.bsky.social · Bluesky

Comparison of Crohn's disease-associated adherent-invasive Escherichia coli (AIEC) from France and Hong Kong: results from the Pacific study. DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2024.2431645 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39587720/

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Oct 30, 2024 · 30 followers View post →
BasedBasse
@BasedBasse · X

Du kommer såklart inte ta skada av en liten mängd då och då. Men det kan ändå vara värt att se över produkter du konsumerar regelbundet så att de inte innehåller Maltodrexin

Jan 4, 2024 · 10 likes · 2,980 followers View post →
fvrmix
@fvrmix · X

@mindofintra @vegan_logic Yeah I know 1) full of unstable fats that oxidise with heat and light 2) maltodextrin which no human should ever be consuming https://t.co/EXasOQYFLz

Dec 1, 2023 · 1 like · 48 followers View post →
BANT
@BANTonline · X

from 2012: Crohn's Disease-Associated Adherent-Invasive Escherichia coli Adhesion Is Enhanced by Exposure to the Ubiquitous ... https://t.co/cJREjvMxBU

Sep 2, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 7,664 followers View post →
alephh
@alephh · X

Crohn's Disease-Associated Adherent-Invasive Escherichia coli Adhesion Enhanced by Maltodextrin –Biofilm formation of multiple other E. coli strains was promoted by Maltodextrin... increased bacterial adhesion to human intestinal epithelial cell monolayers https://t.co/TjVzt8O3hQ

Jun 15, 2023 · 388 followers View post →
Jess Maria Dwyer
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Robert Hudson, MBA
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Mar 13, 2023 · 17 shares · 104 followers View post →
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Susie
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Dr Shawn Baker
@SBakerMD · X

Artificial sweeteners are often cut with carbohydrate-filled bulking agents, like maltodextrin. Maltodextrin damages the gut microbiome and increases harmful bacteria like E. Coli. https://t.co/pEqvHXdvYt

Mar 12, 2023 · 117 likes · 17 shares · 360,528 followers View post →
monicarni
@icloudmonika · X

@Lauriz1o @jamesmaccheese @Law_of_Equity @stedreefer @BeyondMeat Plus maltodextrin, another Frankenstein creation. It alters your microbiome in the gut, making you more susceptible to disease and has higher glycemic index than sugar spiking you blood sugars. Avoid, avoid, avoid. https://t.co/M9etIIhF2v

Oct 19, 2022 · 1 like · 368 followers View post →
BANT
@BANTonline · X

@ggkuhnle @BBCFoodProg @SheilaDillon @DoctorChrisVT @ProfWhelan Perhaps it is overdue for SACN/COT to look into maltodextrin and gut health https://t.co/AhUw3eodf7

Aug 9, 2022 · 7,664 followers View post →
Dr Alan Desmond
@DrAlanDesmond · X

But let’s not forget the roles of maltodextrin and other junk food chemicals in promoting and facilitating adherent invasive E. coli. https://t.co/hneklKSIwt

May 4, 2022 · 7 likes · 9,037 followers View post →
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@DrPFCollins @KenDBerryMD Maltodextrin is not appropriate in Crohns disease https://t.co/AhUw3eodf7

Mar 20, 2021 · 1 like · 7,664 followers View post →
Jerome Craig, CHPC, CFMP, DC
@CHPCJeromeCraig · X

Crohn’s disease-associated adherent-invasive Escherichia coli adhesion is enhanced by exposure to the ubiquitous dietary polysaccharide maltodextrin. https://t.co/HPgQRmvgU9

Feb 26, 2020 · 510 followers View post →
TheNutritionNetwork
@NutritionNetwor · X

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Dec 16, 2019 · 2 shares · 2,801 followers View post →
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BANT
@BANTonline · X

It is 7 years since this was published PLOS- and ignored by SACN in its 2015 Carbs Report - Crohn's Disease-Associated Adherent-Invasive Escherichia coli Adhesion Is Enhanced by Exposure to the Ubiquitous Dietary Polysaccharide Maltodextrin https://t.co/cJREjvMxBU

Dec 16, 2019 · 1 like · 2 shares · 7,664 followers View post →
BANT
@BANTonline · X

Funded by NIH & HHMI 2012 "findings ..demonstrate that ubiquitous dietary component MDX enhances E. coli adhesion and suggests a mechanism by which diets rich in specific polysaccharides may promote dysbiosis... and contribute to disease susceptibility https://t.co/mnRoYce7NN

Oct 9, 2019 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 7,664 followers View post →
Rethinking Diets
@DietsRethinking · X

Crohn's disease-associated adherent-invasive Escherichia coli adhesion is enhanced by exposure to the ubiquitous dietary polysaccharide maltodextrin. https://t.co/vSKS94dY5v

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TheNutritionNetwork
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RT @BANTonline: Maltodextrin enhances biofilm formation of CD-associated E. coli in vitro https://t.co/OcGI1nJrDO

Mar 8, 2019 · 1 share · 2,801 followers View post →
BANT
@BANTonline · X

Maltodextrin enhances biofilm formation of CD-associated E. coli in vitro https://t.co/OcGI1nJrDO

Mar 7, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 7,664 followers View post →
The Foundation for NIBD In Kids
@nibdinkids · X

NIBD raising awareness about eliminating #maltodextrin for our #crohns children for years. This detailed study found maltodextrin can increase the number of “bad” bacteria and decrease the number of “good” bacteria in the gut. https://t.co/Jrx0cEJQ2B #microbiome #IBD #emusifiers

Feb 19, 2019 · 112 followers View post →