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Titanium

Titanium is a naturally occurring metal commonly used in its dioxide form (titanium dioxide) as a whitening and opacity agent in foods and cosmetics. The FDA permits titanium dioxide as a color additive in food within specified limits. Emerging research has raised concerns about its safety, particularly in nanoparticle form.

Mineral or nutrientUpdated Dec 10, 2025
Health score-3.0
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Water guidelines

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Food and supplement guidelines

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Risks

Potential inflammation, genotoxicity, cellular damage, possible carcinogenic effects from nanoparticles, accumulation in tissues

Benefits

None

Waters containing Titanium

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