Dangerous Food Additives
Food additives are making you sick, the FDA knows it and does not do a thing about it. Are you?
In the United States today, we are all being constantly bombarded by
chemicals, poisons and toxins. Virtually everything that we eat or
drink makes us less healthy. The vast majority of Americans gladly
consume aspartame, fluoride, BPA, genetically-modified food, pesticides,
high fructose corn syrup, pharmaceutical drugs and toxic vaccines
without any concern that those substances may ruin their health. But
the truth is that we are getting sicker and sicker and sicker as a
nation. According to one recent report, the United States has dropped
to 49th place in the world in overall life expectancy. Diseases such as
cancer, heart disease and diabetes are absolutely exploding.
Thousands of toxins, carcinogens and chemicals are being put into what
we eat and what we drink, courtesy of the FDA and the USDA. Shamefully
these chemicals were tested on helpless animals who were injected,
poisoned and died from their exposure. Still in spite of the obvious
dangerous side effects collected from countless data, first to animals
and to humans, the corporate food giants, Kelloggs, General Mills,
Nestle, Coca Cola, etc… along with the powerful pharmaceutical and
chemical lobby push and sell their unhealthy business practices to our
sold out government agencies. Start reading labels and do not buy food
with additives and chemicals. True, there may not be much left. Then
find alternatives, start protesting to your supermarket, to your
representatives, find a food co-op in your area. It is your health and
your life that is at stake. The next time you go to the supermarket,
pick up a few products and read the labels. You will be shocked by what
you find.
With the blessing of our
government, food producers and manufacturers mislead you into thinking
that food additives “improve” the nutritional value of food. Keywords
in Washington are profit and election support.
Words like “improved”, “enriched” foods have actually been stripped
of their original nutrients, so the manufacturers add a few synthetic
vitamins and minerals to artificially give it some nutritional value.The
final products have fewer nutrients than the starting product and they
are not well received by our bodies as they would have been in their
natural state.
Preservatives allow food to sit on shelves for a
very long time, but while it may be beneficial for the corporation and
their profit quotas, they are very bad for your health.
There are many
chemicals to change the texture of food
and instant mashed potatoes is even lighter and fluffier than anything
you could ever make at home, but it also has no nutritional value left
in it, just bad carbs and fats (usually from an animal source).
Artificial flavors exist for the sole purpose of
adding something extra to the taste of denatured foods which after they
have been so processed would not otherwise taste anything like expected:
Fake lemon flavor, fake butter flavor, fake berry flavor, to make up
for the fact that none of these ingredients were actually used to make
the item.
Food companies pick oranges that are green and unripe, and simply add
some dyes to make them look like what you wish them to look like.
Dyes and salts are added to meat, colorants,
artificial flavors, considerable amounts of unhealthy sugars and
thickeners are tampering with traditionally healthy foods, staples in a child’s diet, such as yogurt and juice drinks.
Acesulfame Potassium (also known as Acesulfame K)
Acesulfame K is a relatively new calorie-free artificial sweetener.
It is many times sweeter than table sugar but has a slightly bitter
aftertaste. It is marketed as DiabetiSweet and Sweet One. It is used in
chewing gum, baked goods, and gelatin desserts
Possible side effects: In some research studies,
this sweetener caused lung, cancer, and thymus gland tumors in rats. It
also caused leukemia and chronic respiratory disease and has now been
linked to breast cancer. In humans, it can cause low blood sugar attacks
(reactive hypoglycemia).
Alginic Acid
Alginic acid is used as gelling agent to thicken
drinks and foods, salad dressings, soups, jellies, cheese spreads and
dips, ice cream and other frozen desserts
Possible side effects: birth defects, complications in pregnancy
Alpha-Tocopherol
The form of vitamin E most commonly added to foods and most readily
absorbed and stored in the body. An essential nutrient, it helps prevent
oxidative damage to the cells and plays a crucial role in skin health
and disease prevention. Found in Meats, foods with added fats, and foods
that boast vitamin E health claims; also occurs naturally in seeds,
nuts, leafy vegetables, and vegetable oils, V8
.
Possible side effects:In the amount added to foods,
tocopherols pose no apparent health risks, but because it is added to so
many things. Concentrated supplements might bring on toxicity symptoms
such as cramps, weakness, and double vision.
Artificial Flavoring
Denotes any of hundreds of allowable chemicals such as butyl alcohol
and phenylacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal. The exact chemicals used in
flavoring are the proprietary information of food processors, used to
imitate specific fruits, butter, spices, and so on. Food flavorings are
found thousands of highly processed foods such as cereals, beverages,
and cookies, juices, candies, etc…The FDA has approved every item on the
list of allowable chemicals, but because flavorings can hide behind a
blanket term, there is no way for consumers to pinpoint the cause of a
reaction they might have had. Most artificial flavorings are banned in
food production in EU.
Aspartame
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener. It is marketed under the brand
names of NutraSweet and Equal. Many people with diabetes use aspartame
instead of table sugar.
You’ll find it in sugar-free
beverages, gum, candy, instant desserts, low-calorie desserts, gelatin,
drink mixes,” lite” and “diet” labels, power bars, soft drinks, and some
brands of chewable vitamin supplements.Today, aspartame is an
ingredient in literally thousands of different food and drink products.
In fact, it is often marketed in “health products” such as diet sodas.
Serious side effects: headaches, nausea, depression,
rashes, seizures, dizziness, blurred vision, insomnia, ringing in the
ears, and hallucinations. Some studies show that it may even cause
cancer. Learn more about the dangers of aspartame. According to an
article on Mercola.com, aspartame is one of the most toxic substances
being added to our foods….
Aspartame accounts for over 75 percent of
the adverse reactions to food additives reported to the FDA. Many of
these reactions are very serious including seizures and death. A few of
the 90 different documented symptoms listed in the report as being
caused by aspartame include: Headaches/migraines, serious vision and eye
disorder dizziness, seizures, nausea, numbness, muscle spasms, weight
gain, rashes, depression, fatigue, irritability, tachycardia, insomnia,
vision problems, hearing loss, heart palpitations, breathing
difficulties, anxiety attacks, slurred speech, loss of taste, tinnitus,
vertigo, memory loss, and joint pain.
Researchers and physicians like Dr Janet Hull studying the
adverse effects of aspartame, found that the following chronic illnesses
can be triggered or worsened by ingesting of aspartame: Brain tumors,
multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, Parkinson’s
disease, Alzheimer’s, mental retardation, lymphoma, birth defects,
fibromyalgia, and diabetes.
Benzoic Acid
Benzoic acid is used as a food preservative. It prevents the growth
of mold, yeast, and some bacteria.You’ll find it in jams, jelly, fruit
juice, margarine, beer, pickled vegetables, soft drinks, mincemeat, and
barbecue sauce.
Possible side effects: asthma attacks, rashes, irritation of the eyes and mucous membranes, hyperactivity in children, neurological disorders
BHA and BHT (Butylated Hydroxyanisole and Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
BHA and BHT are Petroleum-derived antioxidants that are used as
preservatives used to preserve fats and oils. They prevent foods from
oxidizing and spoiling too quickly.You’ll find it in breakfast cereals,
chewy granola bars, desserts, candy, chewing gum, potato chips,
vegetable oils, shortening, butter and sausage. Petroleum-derived
antioxidants used to preserve fats and oils.
Side effects: BHA and BHT are oxidants which form
potentially cancer-causing reactive compounds in your body. Other side
effects of these food additives include elevated cholesterol, liver and
kidney damage, infertility, sterility, immune disorders, increased
susceptibility to carcinogens, and behavioral problems. The Department
of Health and Human Services classifies the preservative as “reasonably
anticipated to be a human carcinogen.”
Bisphenol-A (BPA)
BPA is one of the most widely used chemicals in the entire world. If
you eat canned food or you drink bottled water you most likely have BPA
in your home and you don’t even know it.
According to
Natural News, BPA is not only in virtually every American home and has been linked to some very serious health problems….
It is used to harden plastic in everything from infant and water
bottles to mobile phone and computer casings, and also to make linings
for cans of food, beverages and infant formula. Yet a growing body of
research has implicated the chemical as an endocrine (hormone) disruptor
that can lead to cancer, birth defects, behavioral problems and other
diseases.
Blue #1 (Brilliant Blue) and Blue #2 (Indigotine)
Synthetic dyes that can be used alone or combined with other dyes to
make different colors.Found in: Blue, purple, and green foods like
beverages, cereals, ice creams candy,
icing.
Possible side effects: Both dyes have been linked to
cancers in animal studies, and the Center for Science in the Public
Interest recommends that they be avoided. They are banned in the EU.
Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO)
Brominated vegetable oil is used as an emulsifier in citrus-flavored
soft drinks. It prevents the oil and other liquids from
separating.You’ll find it in soft drinks such as Gatorade, Powerade,
Mountain Dew, Fanta, Fresca, and others
Possible side effects: memory loss, loss of muscle
coordination, tremors, fatigue, headaches, drooping eyelids. Bromate,
the main ingredient is BVO is a deadly poison, especially for children
Carrageenan
A thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier extracted from red
seaweed.Found in Jellies and jams, ice cream, yogurt, and whipped
topping.
Possible side effects: In animal studies,
carrageenan has been shown to cause ulcers, colon inflammation, and
digestive cancers. While these results seem limited to degraded
carrageenan – a class that has been treated with heat and chemicals – a
University of Iowa study concluded that even undegraded carrageenan
could become degraded in the human digestive system.
Cochineal Extract or Carmine
A pigment extracted from the dried eggs and bodies of the female
Dactylopius coccus, a beetle like insect that preys on cactus plants. It
is added to food for its dark-crimson color
.Found in Artificial crabmeat, fruit juices, frozen-fruit snacks, candy, and yogurt.
What You Need to Know: Cochineal extract is
comprised of about 90 percent insect-body fragments. Although the FDA
receives very few complaints, some organizations are asking for a
mandatory warning label to accompany cochineal-colored foods.
Fluoride
Authorities all over the United States are putting one very toxic
chemical, called Fluoride, into our water because it is good for our
teeth. In spite of recent warning of the dangers of Fluoride,
governments have no intention to tell you and even less stop using the
chemical in the water supply. People who can afford it only drink good
bottle water or have a full house filtering system. And since most
community disallow the use of a private drinking water well, you only
choice is to get a filter system to keep out fluoride.
The Fluoride Dangers blog says that
Even
small amounts of fluoride consumed from tap water can damage your
bones, teeth, brain, disrupt your thyroid function, lower IQ and/or
cause cancer, according to evidence revealed in a groundbreaking 2006
National Research Council (NRC) fluoride report produced by a panel of
experts who reviewed hundreds of published fluoride studies.
The Natural Health and Longevity Resource warns
1. Fluoride exposure disrupts the synthesis of
collagen and leads to the breakdown of collagen in bone, tendon, muscle,
skin, cartilage, lungs, kidney and trachea.
2. Fluoride stimulates granule formation and
oxygen consumption in white blood cells, but inhibits these processes
when the white blood cell is challenged by a foreign agent in the blood.
3. Fluoride depletes the energy reserves and the
ability of white blood cells to properly destroy foreign agents by the
process of phagocytosis. As little as 0.2 ppm fluoride stimulates
superoxide production in resting white blood cells, virtually abolishing
phagocytosis. Even micro-molar amounts of fluoride, below 0.1 ppm, may
seriously depress the ability of white blood cells to destroy pathogenic
agents.
4. Fluoride confuses the immune system and
causes it to attack the body’s own tissues, and increases the tumor
growth rate in cancer prone individuals.
5. Fluoride inhibits antibody formation in the blood.
6. Fluoride depresses thyroid activity.
7. Fluorides have a disruptive effect on various tissues in the body.
8. Fluoride promotes development of bone cancer.
9. Fluorides cause premature aging of the human body.
10. Fluoride ingestion from mouth rinses and
dentifrices in children is extremely hazardous to biological
development, life span and general health.
Interesterified Fat
Developed in response to demand for trans-fat alternatives, this
semisoft fat is created by chemically blending fully hydrogenated and
nonhydrogenated oils. Found in
Pastries, margarine, frozen dinners, and canned soups.
Possible side effects: Testing on these fats has not
been extensive, but the early evidence doesn’t look promising. A study
by Malaysian researchers showed a 4-week diet of 12 percent
interesterified fats increased the ratio of LDL to HDL cholesterol, not a
good thing. This study also showed an increase in blood glucose levels
and a decrease in insulin response.
Heterocyclic amines.
Meats, organic or not, that are cooked at high
temperatures tend to contain sizable quantities of heterocyclic amines,
carcinogens that form as meat cooks. A 2005 amines study showed that
nearly 80 percent of studies in humans found a connection between cancer
incidence and consumption of well-done meat.A more recent study by the
Imperial of London College found that PhIP, one of a group of
carcinogens called heterocyclic amines
were commonly found in grilled chicken and barbecued meats. The
researchers found that very small doses of PhIP caused the cells to
exhibit extracellular invasive behavior and concluded that PhIP is not
only a potent breast cancer culprit due to
its ability to damage
DNA, but could also increase the likelihood that breast cancer cells
will become metastatic, worsening existing disease.
Hexane
is actually a byproduct of gasoline manufacturing. It’s also earned
itself the dubious reputation of being a neurotoxin and air pollutant.
“Noxious” is a good word to sum up the stuff’s properties. But despite
hexane’s obvious dangers to human health, the chemical is regularly used
by soybean processors as a solvent. Soaking soybeans in hexane
separates the beans’ oil from the protein, allowing nutrition bar and
other food producers to pump their products full of soy nourishment.
The use of hexane in nutrition bars is bad enough, but what’s worse
is that many bars’ producers use misleading labels like “all-natural”
and “made with organic ingredients.” Consumers reach for a Clif, Luna,
Mojo, Odwalla, Balance, or Zone Perfect Bar thinking that they’re
purchasing a healthy, eco-friendly product.
High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
High Fructose Corn Syrup is a liquid sweetener .You’ll find it in
baked goods, breakfast cereals, cakes, candies, cookies, “fruit” drinks,
ice cream, jam, salad dressings, soda pop, soups, and many other
processed foods.
Possible side effects: elevated cholesterol, premature aging, obesity, insensitivity of insulin receptors to insulin
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HFCS.
Hydrogenated oils see partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP)
A flavor enhancer created when heat and chemicals are used to break
down vegetables – most often GMO soy – into their component amino acids.
HVP allows food processors to achieve stronger flavors from fewer
ingredients. Found in Canned soups and chili, frozen dinners, beef- and
chicken-flavored products
Possible side effects: One effect of hydrolyzing
proteins is the creation of MSG, or mono- sodium glutamate. When MSG in
food is the result of hydrolyzed protein, the FDA does not require it to
be listed on the packaging.
Maltodextrin
Sweet and tasteless powder it is used as binding agent for some
pharmaceutical products, and many chewable supplements. Found In popular
sodas and drinks, candy and most sport performance powders and
beverages.
Possible side effects: Triggers health issues with
people who suffer from Celiac diseases and allergies to corn, potatoes
or wheat .Unexplained weight gain due to the large number of calorie
content in maltodextrin causes unexpected weight gain. Causes reactions
similar to wheat, corn or potato allergy like hives, itching, rashes,
asthma or allergic rhinitis, bloating and flatulence.
Causes rebound hypoglycemia in body builders, who when taking
performance enhancing supplements, suffer from sudden decrease in blood
sugar levels after a vigorous
Mannitol
A sugar alcohol that’s 70 percent as sweet as sugar. It provides
fewer calories and has a less drastic effect on blood sugar. Found in
Sugar-free candy, low-calorie and diet foods, and sugar free chewing
gum.
Possible side effects: Because sugar alcohols are not fully digested, they can cause intestinal discomfort, gas, bloating, flatulence, and diarrhea.
Methyl iodide
If you need any more proof that your government does not care about you, a
potent carcinogen and neurotoxin for use in strawberry field was just
approved by Schwartzeneger. 53,000! comments urged California to ban the
pesticide. In the end, lobbying and media campaign by the manufacturer
Arysta LifeScience put corporate interests ahead of public health. The
chemical has proven to induced late-term miscarriages and damages
developing fetuses in laboratory animals. Fumigating fields with the gas
— even with the strictest regulations — will result in unacceptable
exposures to farm workers, surrounding populations and unsuspecting
consumers. Such a highly toxic chemical can permeate the fruit itself,
leave traces on fruit and leaves and the land.
Modified Food Starch
A catch-all term describing starches (derived from corn, wheat,
potato, or rice) that are modified to change their response to heat or
cold, improve their texture, and create efficient emulsifiers, among
other reasons. Found in most highly processed foods, low-calorie and
diet foods, cookies, frozen meals.
Possible side effects:: The starches themselves
appear safe, but they have absolutely no nutritional value. They are
just fattening type carbs. and the nondisclosure of the chemicals used
in processing causes some nutritionists to question their effects on
health.
Mono- and Diglycerides
Fats added to foods to bind liquids with fats. They occur naturally
in foods and constitute about 1 percent of normal fats. Found in
everything from breads, breakfast pastries, baked goods, mash potatoes,
peanut butter, ice cream, margarine, baked goods, and whipped topping
One of the food industry dirty little secret, you need to
know is that they are a source of animal fat (actually from the fat of
animals) unless specifically labeled vegetable mono and diglycerides. So when you think you are buying a vegetarian/vegan product such as whole grain bread, look twice.
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
The salt of the amino acid glutamic acid,an amino acid, used to
enhance the savory quality of foods. MSG alone has little flavor, and
exactly how it enhances other foods is unknown. Found in Chili, soups,
salt substitutes, seasonings, salad dressings, condiments, chips, frozen
entrees, restaurant food, some Asian food, and flavored potato chips
and foods with chicken or beef flavoring
Possible side effects: Studies have shown that MSG
injected into mice causes brain-cell damage, but the FDA believes these
results are not typical for humans. The FDA receives dozens of reaction
complaints each year for headaches, serious allergic reactions, central
nervous and vascular system problems nausea, headaches, chest pains with
heart attack like symptoms, brain edema and weakness.
Olestra
Olestra is a synthetic fat that prevents fat from being absorbed in
your digestive system. It is marketed under the brand name Olea .You’ll
find it in some brands of potato
chips.
Possible side effects: gas, abdominal cramps, severe
diarrhea, and nutritional deficiencies. Olestra prevents you from
absorbing fat-soluble nutrients from fruits and vegetables.
Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
A manufactured fat created by forcing hydrogen gas into vegetable
fats under extremely high pressure, an unintended effect of which is the
creation of trans-fatty acids. Food processors like this fat because of
its low cost and long shelf life. Found in margarine, pastries, frozen
foods, cakes, cookies, crackers, soups, and nondairy creamers
.
What you need to know: Trans fat has been shown to
contribute to heart disease more so than saturated fat. While most
health organizations recommend keeping trans-fat consumption as low as
possible, a loophole in the FDA’s labeling requirements allows
processors to add as much as 0.49 gram per serving and still claim zero
in their nutrition facts. Progressive jurisdictions such as New York
City, California, and Boston have approved legislation to phase trans
fat out of restaurants, and pressure from watchdog groups might
eventually lead to a full ban on the dangerous oil.
“Polysorbate 80″.
Polysorbate 80 is found in a vast array of dairy products and is even used in many vaccines.
According to Drugs.com,
“difficulty breathing” is indeed one of the known side effects of
Polysorbate 80.Drugs.com says that the following are “common” side
effects….
Constipation; cough; diarrhea; dizziness; headache; muscle,
joint, back, or stomach pain; nausea or vomiting; pain, swelling,
irritation, redness, or bruising at the injection site; unusual
tiredness or weakness. In addition,
Drugs.com says that the following are severe side effects of
Polysorbate 80 that an individual should seek immediate medical
attention for….
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty
breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or
tongue); blurred vision or vision changes; chest pain; confusion;
fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; flu-like symptoms (fever, chills,
sore throat); one-sided weakness; pale skin color; redness, tenderness,
or swelling of the calf; seizures; severe diarrhea, dizziness,
headache, stomach pain, or vomiting; severe or persistent tiredness or
weakness; slurred speech; sudden pain or numbness of an arm or leg;
sudden shortness of breath; sudden trouble walking or loss of balance;
swelling of the arms or legs; vision or speech problems; weight gain.
Propyl Gallate
Propyl gallate is a preservative that is used to prevent fats and
oils from spoiling. It is often used together with BHA and BHT. You’ll
find it in breakfast cereals, vegetable oil and shortening,mayonnaise,
chicken soup base, meat products, candies, chewing gum, and frozen dairy
products
Possible side effects: The results of animal studies
show that propyl gallate has been linked to cancer. Possible reactions
in humans include asthma attacks, allergic reactions, liver and kidney
damage, and gastric irritation
Red #3 (Erythro-sine) and Red #40 (Allura Red)
Food dyes that are cherry red and orange red, respectively. 
Red
#40 is the most widely used food dye in America. Found in Fruit
cocktail, candy, yogurt, chocolate cake, cereal, beverages, pastries,
maraschino cherries, and fruit snacks
Serious side effects: The FDA has proposed a ban on
Red #3 in the past, but so far the agency has been unsuccessful in
implementing it. After the dye was inextricably linked to thyroid tumors
in rat studies, the FDA managed to have the liquid form of the dye
removed from external drugs and cosmetics.
Saccharin
An artificial sweetener 300 to 500 times sweeter than sugar.
Discovered in 1879, it’s the oldest of the 5 FDA-approved artificial
sweeteners. Found in Diet foods, chewing gum, toothpaste, beverages,
sugar-free candy, and Sweet ‘N Low
Possible side effects: Rat studies in the early ’70s
showed saccharin to cause bladder cancer, and the FDA, reacting to
these studies, enacted a mandatory warning label to be printed on every
saccharin-containing product on the market. The mandate was removed
after 20 years, but the question over saccharin’s safety was never
resolved. More recent studies show that rats on saccharin-rich diets
gain more weight than those on high-sugar diets
Sodium Nitrate (aka sodium nitrite)
Sodium nitrate/nitrite is used as a preservative and a flavoring. It
is also used to retain the red color in meat products .You’ll find it in
bacon, ham, corned beef, hot dogs, sausages, luncheon meats, smoked
meats, and smoked fish.
Serious Side effects: According to studies, sodium
nitrite/nitrate is linked to certain kinds of cancer, colon cancer,
especially once the meat has been subjected to high-temperatures (e.g.
barbecuing). Under certain conditions, sodium nitrite and nitrate react
with amino acids to form cancer-causing chemicals called nitrosamines.
This reaction can be hindered by the addition of ascorbic acid,
erythorbic acid, or alpha-tocopherol. It has also been linked to birth
defects and childhood leukemia.
Sorbitol
A sugar alcohol that occurs naturally in some fruits. It’s about 60
percent as sweet as sugar and used to both sweeten and thicken. Found in
Dried fruit, chewing gum, and reduced-sugar candy
Possible side effects: Sorbitol is digested slower
than sugars, which makes it a better choice for diabetics. But like
other sugar alcohols, it can cause intestinal discomfort, gas, bloating,
flatulence, and diarrhea.
Sucralose or Splenda
A zero-calorie artificial sweetener made by joining chlorine
particles and sugar molecules. It’s 600 times sweeter than sugar and
largely celebrated as the least damaging of the artificial
sweeteners.Found in Sugar-free foods, pudding, beverages, some diet
sodas, and Splenda
What you need to know: is that at least 12000 animals died for the developer, Johnson and Johnson while
the horrific experiments were not mandatory and that all animals of sucralose after being force fed extremely large amount, most
sustained irreparable brain damaged.
Though we are not likely to ingest such huge quantities, a life time of
use in several different items per day can have avery negative
impact.
Sulfur Dioxide, Bisulfite and Sulfites
These food additives are used as preservatives.You’ll find it in
dried fruit, shrimp, frozen potatoes, wine, and restaurant salad bar
items
Possible side effects: asthma attacks and migraine headaches.
Yellow #5 (Tartrazine) and Yellow #6 (Sunset Yellow)
The second and third most common food colorings, respectively. Found
in Cereal, pudding, bread mix, beverages like Kool aid and powdered
lemonades aimed at children chips, cookies, and condiments
.
Possible side effects:Several studies have linked
both dyes to learning and concentration disorders in children, and there
are piles of animal studies demonstrating potential risks such as
kidney and intestinal tumors. One study found that mice fed high doses
of sunset yellow had trouble righting themselves in water. The FDA does
not view these as serious risks to humans.
Xylitol
A sugar alcohol that occurs naturally in strawberries, mushrooms, and
other fruits and vegetables. It is most commonly extracted from the
pulp of the birch tree. Found in
Sugar-free candy, yogurt, and beverages Sugarless Gum with Xylitol
Possible side effects: Unlike real sugar, sugar
alcohols don’t encourage cavity-causing bacteria. They do have a
laxative effect, though, so heavy ingestion might cause intestinal
discomfort or gas. It is deadly to your pets.
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