Colonoscopy Beverly Hills wants to make sure you’re informed of the food additives dangers to your health. If you have spent any time grocery shopping abroad, then you have probably noticed that food is packaged very differently overseas. Even if you are looking at the very same name-brand product, its actual ingredients will likely be very different.
High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
HFCS is manufactured by a highly industrial and enzymatic processing of corn to produce corn syrup. A portion of the glucose found in the HFCS is then converted to fructose of different concentrations with varying levels of sweetness. This cheap sweetener was first made popular in the 1970s, but today it can be found in all kinds of food products, including energy bars and vegetable juice.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)
CMC is a cellulose gum used to stabilize the textures of certain food products. We can usually find this ingredient in bakery items, icings, processed cheeses, ice creams, frozen desserts, gelatins, syrups, salad dressings, and even in baby formula. Since this chemical is not absorbed by the human gastrointestinal tract, CMC is sometimes referred to as “dietary fiber.” Prolonged ingestion of CMC may negatively affect the microbiome and the ongoing low-level inflammation of the digestive system.
Polysorbate 80 (P80)
P80 is very similar to CMC and is found in many of the same kinds of foods. Like CMC, P80 can also alter the microbiome of the digestive system which can lead to consistent inflammation of the gut, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and in some cases active colitis.
Non-Caloric Artificial Sweeteners (NAS)
NAS are found in almost every type of non-fat, low-cal, or diet food product. Because these products are marketed as acceptable alternatives to high-calorie foods, the general public often mistakes them for being the healthier choice. Studies show that a diet high in NAS can lead to glucose intolerance, a potential early warning sign of diabetes.
Bisphenol A (BPA)
BPA is a chemical commonly used to manufacture the containers of our foods and beverages. Research has proven that this BPA can spread into the food products that are inside the container. BPA can cause negative health effects like brain abnormalities, behavioral issues, and birth defects. Other studies show that prolonged ingestion of BPA can also lead to the development of asthma and other chronic diseases.
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