We can't find evidence that holds up here. Proponents are reasoning from mechanism or analogy rather than direct human data, and the most credible skeptics raise objections we can't dismiss.
TBHQ, a preservative used in their frying oils, has been described in laboratory and animal studies as a DNA-damaging compound that can suppress immune cell activity. Some studies have shown that TBHQ can inhibit the activation of natural killer cells in mice, suggesting possible impacts on immune function.
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The frying oil they use for these chicken McNuggets is called TBHQ, which means they use this to stabilize the oil so they can continually use it again and again. Scientists have studied TBHQ on rodents and they have shown it can have the following effects. Some of the animals cells died or stopped working properly. Their DNA showed signs of damage. It helped cells grow into tumors more easily.