(IMAGE) Tokyo Medical and Dental University Caption Fig.1: Long-term consumption of the xanthan gum-based fluid thickener. Credit Department of Dysphagia Rehabilitation, TMDU Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.