May 1, 2011
Addititive Purpose Possible Side-Effects
Benzoates | Preserve cake, Cereal, Salad Dressing, Candy, Margarine | Allergies, Hives, Rashes |
BHA/BHT | Prevents Oxidation of Cereal and Grain Products, Meats, Lard, Potato chips, Vegetable Oils | Hives and Rashes, Liver Toxicity, Carcinogenic |
Maltodextrin (typically derived from GMO corn) | Filler, Emulsifier, and Flavor Enhancer for a Wide Variety of Processed Foods and Supplements | Corn Allergy (due to over-saturation in the food supply) |
Nitrites/Nitrites | Preserve and Enhance Flavor in Hot Dogs, Salami, Cold Cuts, Bologna | Carcinogenic |
Sulfates/Sulfites | Preserve Wine, Fruit, Jams, Juice | Allergies, Asthma, Hives, Rashes, Nausea, Diarrhea |
Food Colors and Dyes (Tartazine)_ | Alter Color of Candy, Ice-Cream,Beverages, Cheese, hot Dogs, Salad Dressing, Canned vegetables | Allergies, Asthma, ADHD, Nausea, Abdominal Pain, Hives |
Artificial Sweeteners (sucralose, aspartame, saccharin) | Flavor Food and Drink Without Adding Calories | Headaches, Brain Fog, Mood Swings, Irritability, Impaired Liver Function, decreased gut bacteria |
High Fructose Corn Syrup | Flavor Soda, Candy, Cookies, Ice-Cream, Cereal, Bread, Salad Dressing, Catsup, Marinades | Obesity, Diabetes, Hypoglycemia, Heart disease, Fatty Liver, inflammation |
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