While most food ingredients get accused of being toxic without science really supporting those stances, some can actually remain poisonous.
Following are five ingredients that can be extremely harmful, especially when taken in larger amounts:
Used in many processed goods and snacks, artificial trans fats have hydrogen pumped into unsaturated oils.
These fats can cause inflammation and affect the heart negatively. In the US, the use of artificial fats is completely banned for this reason.
While BPA is a chemical that is used in food containers, studies have shown that it can sneak into the food or beverage inside.
BPA mimics estrogen and can disturb hormonal functions, reported Healthline.
As seen in animal studies, BPA exposure may also lead to reproductive problems and breast and prostate cancer.
Some studies showed that the chemical is linked to type 2 diabetes and obesity.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are environmental pollutants.
When meat fat drops on cooking surfaces, volatile PAHs are produced that may seep into the meat being cooked.
Grilled meat of any type be it red or white has been found to contain PAHs.It is also found in processed food.
These are so toxic that they can increase the risk of breast, kidney, colon, and prostate cancer, reported a study published in PubMed.
Added sugars can be quite detrimental to health. Several studies published by the National Institute of Health show that sugar high in fructose has been associated with obesity metabolic syndrome, fatty liver disease, and cancer.
Foods that have added sugars can also be addictive making it hard for people to quit.
It is crucial to limit sugar-sweetened beverages like soft drinks and fruit juices.
Coumarin is found in C cassia, C Loureiro, and C burmannii cinnamon.
Unfortunately, these are common in grocery stores. Coumarin, if taken in high doses, is linked with a higher risk of cancer and liver damage.
The problem is that a consumer can never know how much coumarin cinnamon has.
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