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Phosphate additives linked to low physical activity, more sedentary life
Jan 7, 2019
A new study in mice finds that high levels of phosphate, a widely used food preservative, may contribute to reduced activity level and ability to burn fat. A similar association between decreased activity and blood phosphate levels was found in humans.