Learn about what is added to the foods our kids love to eat!
LIST OF COMMON ADDITIVES
| Additives |
More Info /Articles |
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| Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) and (BHT): These preservatives are potentially carcinogenic, affecting hormonal and immune functions and are classified as possibly carcinogenic by the World Health Organization. | Article | Video |
| Brominated vegetable oil: Linked to nervous system harm, found in sodas. | Article | Video |
| Colorant : Red 40/Alura Red: Artificial food colors have been linked to behavioral changes in children, particularly those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | Article |
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| Colorant : Yellow 5/Tartrazine can exacerbate hyperactivity and impulsivity. For instance, research indicates that 73% of children with ADHD showed reduced hyperactivity when these dyes were removed from their diet | Article | Video |
| Colorant: Red Dye No. 3/erythrosine is also inked to hyperactivity in children as well as thyroid tumors | Article | Video |
| Carrageenan: May cause gastrointestinal inflammation and digestive issues. | Article | Video |
| Synthetic Emulsifiers such as carboxymethylcellulose and polysorbate 80 can cause inflammation in the gut. Emulsifiers can increase the permeability of the gut barrier, which can lead to inflammation have a lasting negative impact on gut microbiota. | Article | Video |
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Zynthetic Nitrates and Nitrites:
Found in processed meats, linked to
cancer. Sodium nitrite may form
carcinogenic compounds in the stomach, with
studies linking high consumption to increased
stomach cancer risk |
Article |
video |
| Potassium Bromate: Associated with cancer risk, used in flour and breads and has been banned in many counties due to its harmful effects. | Article | video |
| Titanium Dioxide is a food coloring additive found in thousands of foods, where it makes foods look whiter and more opaque. | Article | video |
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Trans Fats: Found in
partially hydrogenated oils, they
significantly increase heart disease risk and
have been banned in many regions. |
Article | video |
| Aspartame (e.g. Nutrasweet,
Equal®,
Sugar Twin® ): Linked to obesity, cancer and
metabolic issues. Widely used, some studies
suggest these health links, although
regulatory bodies often deem them safe.
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Article | Video |
.ORGANIZATIONS
Addressing Additives
- Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI): Advocates for policies to eliminate harmful additives, improve labeling, and regulate allergens in food products.
- Childrens Health Defense Mission: Ending childhood health epidemics by eliminating toxic exposure and holding responsible parties accountable, and establishing safeguards to prevent future harm of children’s health.
- Environmental Defense Fund (EDF): Collaborates with food manufacturers and retailers to reduce unsafe additives, responding to consumer demand for safer food product