The food we eat is majorly responsible for our overall health and well-being. Most of the people who eat processed and junk food not only increase their health problems but are also reducing the years of their life. According to the popular US-based gastroenterologist, there is a holy trinity of food additives that you need to be aware of.

California-based Dr. Sethi, speaking on his social media handle, mentioned three potentially carcinogenic chemicals found in many processed foods sold across the US. According to statistics, more than 60 percent of Americans’ daily calorie intake comes from ultra-processed foods – and for children, it’s 80 percent.

Studies have shown that ultra-processed foods are linked to a wide range of health problems – including mental health, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and metabolic complications that can be fatal. The chemicals in processed foods that Dr. Sethi has criticized include:

tartrazine

According to Dr. Sethi, tartrazine – also known as E102 or synthetic lemon-yellow dye, is used primarily as a food coloring, often found in processed pastries, chips, breakfast cereals and colored candy. goes. “It has been linked to hyperactivity, asthma and even behavioral issues in children. It is banned or banned in many countries, yet it is still found in snacks, drinks and even vitamins in the US,” he said.

Symptoms of tartrazine hypersensitivity arise from either ingestion or skin contact – and effects can include anxiety, migraine, depression, blurred vision, itching, general weakness, hot sensations, feeling of suffocation, purple skin spots and sleep disturbances. Can.

It also causes allergic reactions in asthma patients as well as people with low tolerance to aspirin.

BHA

BHA, or butylated hydroxyanisole, is a waxy synthetic used for oil preservation. According to Dr. Sethi, BHA – a possible carcinogen – which is banned in Japan, is commonly added to chips, cereals, meat products, dry mixes for beverages and desserts, glazed fruits and chewing gum.

In addition to exposing humans to cancerous tumors, BHA intake has also been linked to impaired cognition.

potassium bromate

Potassium bromate is a food additive – Used to strengthen the texture of bread. However, studies state that this chemical causes cancer in animals and serious kidney problems in humans. Mostly, it is banned from food products in the European Union, China, Canada, the UK, and India, but it is used in various American foods.

According to Dr. Sethi, potassium bromate causes irritation in the lungs and repeated exposure to it can cause bronchitis with cough, phlegm and difficulty in breathing. It also affects your nervous system, causing headaches, irritability, impaired thinking, and personality changes.

In addition to the various types of crisps that children love to eat, potassium bromate has several neurological side effects, including injury to central nervous system tissue. It also changes the functioning of the liver.

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