EFFECT OF FOOD ADDITIVES

Food additives enable us to keep the food fresh for a longer period of time, improve the taste of food and also enrich the nutrients of food. On the other side, some food additives may leave some effects.

EFFECT OF FOOD ADDITIVES IN HEALTH

1. Hydrogenated Fats - cardiovascular disease, obesity

2. Artificial Food Colors - allergies, asthma, hyperactivity; possible carcinogen

 3. Nitrites and Nitrates - these substances can develop into nitrosamines in body, which can be carcinogenic
4. Sulfites (sulfur dioxide, metabisulfites, and others)-allergic and asthmatic reactions


5. Sugar and Sweeteners - obesity, dental cavities, diabetes and hypoglycemia, increased triglycerides (blood fats) or candida (yeast)


6. Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K and Saccharin)-behavioral problems, hyperactivity, allergies, and possibly carcinogenic. The government cautions against the use of any artificial sweetener by children and pregnant women. Anyone with PKU (phenylketonuria-a problem of phenylalanine, an amino acid, metabolism) should not use aspartame (Nutrasweet).


7. MSG (monosodium glutamate) - common allergic and behavioral reactions, including headaches, dizziness, chest pains, depression and mood swings; also a possible neurotoxin


8. Preservatives (BHA, BHT, EDTA, etc.) - allergic reactions, hyperactivity, possibly cancer-causing; BHT may be toxic to the nervous system and the liver


9. Artificial Flavors - allergic or behavioral reactions


10. Refined Flour - low-nutrient calories, carbohydrate imbalances, altered insulin production


11. Salt (excessive) - fluid retention and blood pressure increases


12. Olestra (an artificial fat) - diarrhea and digestive disturbances


 Other Concerns:


Food Waxes (protective coating of produce, as in cucumbers, peppers, and apples)-may trigger allergies, can contain pesticides, fungicide sprays or animal byproducts. 


Plastic packaging - Carcinogenic (vinyl chloride); immune reactions, lung shock








EFFECT FOOD ADDITIVES ON ENVIRONMENT

1. Butylates are responsible for high blood cholesterol levels as well as impaired liver and kidney functionS.
2. Caffeine is a colorant and flavorant that has diuretic, stimulant properties. It can cause nervousness, heart palpitations and occasionally heart defects.
3. Saccharin causes toxic reactions and allergic response, affecting skin, gastrointestinal tract and heart. It may also cause tumors and bladder cancer.
4. Red Dye 40 is suspected to cause certain birth defects and possibly cancer.
5. Mono and di-glycerides can cause birth defects, genetic changes and cancer.
6. Caramel is a famous flavoring and coloring agent that can cause vitamin B6 deficiencies. It can cause certain genetic defects and even cancer.
7. Sodium chloride can lead to high blood pressure, kidney failure, stroke and heart attack.

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