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health17 days ago•7 min saved

Everyday Food Preservatives Tied to Higher Blood Pressure and Heart Disease Risk

A large observational study of 112,395 participants followed for up to ~8 years finds that high intake of non-antioxidant preservatives is linked to increased hypertension risk (and higher cardiovascular disease risk), with some antioxidant preservatives also associated with hypertension. While causality cannot be established, the researchers call for reevaluating additive regulations and promoting minimally processed foods.

via WIRED|

#cardiovascular-disease #health #hypertension

health29 days ago•6 min saved

Preservatives in processed foods linked to higher heart and blood pressure risks, French study finds

A large French observational study of 112,395 adults over ~8 years found that higher intake of total non-antioxidant preservatives was tied to a 29% higher risk of hypertension and a 16% higher risk of cardiovascular disease, while total antioxidant preservatives were linked to a 22% higher hypertension risk. Of 17 preservatives consumed by at least 10% of participants, eight were associated with higher hypertension, including potassium sorbate, sorbic acid, sodium nitrite, potassium nitrite, sodium metabisulphite, potassium metabisulphite, citric acid, and tripotassium citrate; ascorbic acid showed a notable association with higher cardiovascular disease risk. The study is observational and cannot prove causation, and limitations include potential reporting biases and population differences, but researchers suggest favoring natural ingredients and replication in other populations."

via Fox News|

#ascorbic-acid #cardiovascular-disease #health

health-and-medicine1 month ago•6 min saved

Common food additives tied to higher blood pressure and heart disease risk, study finds

A large NutriNet-Santé study of 112,395 French adults followed for about seven to eight years finds that higher intake of non-antioxidant preservatives is linked to a 29% higher risk of hypertension and a 16% higher risk of cardiovascular disease, while antioxidant preservatives are tied to a 22% higher hypertension risk. Eight preservatives—potassium sorbate, potassium metabisulphite, sodium nitrite, ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate, sodium erythorbate, citric acid and rosemary extracts—were associated with higher blood pressure, and ascorbic acid was additionally linked to cardiovascular disease. The authors call for regulatory re-evaluation and advocate opting for minimally processed foods while further studies probe potential mechanisms.

via ScienceDaily|

#cardiovascular-disease #food-additives #health-and-medicine

cardiovascular-health1 month ago•31 min saved

Common Food Preservatives Linked to Higher Blood Pressure in Large Study

An observational NutriNet-Santé study of over 112,000 participants found higher intake of eight common food preservatives associated with greater hypertension risk and, for one additive, cardiovascular disease; causation can’t be proven, but researchers call for safety reevaluation and reducing ultra-processed foods to limit preservative exposure.

via Medical News Today|

#cardiovascular-disease #cardiovascular-health #food-additives

health1 month ago•8 min saved

French Study Finds Common Food Preservatives May Raise Hypertension and Heart Disease Risk

A large French NutriNet-Santé study of 112,395 volunteers followed for about seven to eight years links higher intake of common food preservatives to increased risks of hypertension and cardiovascular disease, with eight additives notably associated with high blood pressure; researchers call for re-evaluating additives and prioritizing minimally processed foods.

via SciTechDaily|

#cardiovascular-disease #health #hypertension

health2 months ago•5 min saved

Preservatives in everyday foods linked to higher blood pressure and heart risks, French study finds

A large French NutriNet-Santé study of over 112,000 participants finds that certain widely used preservatives, including antioxidant additives like ascorbic acid, are associated with higher blood pressure and an increased risk of heart attack and stroke; eight preservatives were linked to hypertension and some (including non-antioxidants like potassium sorbate and sodium nitrite) to cancer risk, with findings observational in nature and not proving causation, but reinforcing concerns about ultraprocessed foods and recommending fresher or properly frozen options when possible.

via CTV News|

#cancer-risk #cardiovascular-disease #health

health2 months ago•41 min saved

Common food preservatives tied to higher blood pressure and heart risk

A new study finds associations between everyday food preservatives and increased risk of high blood pressure and heart attacks, adding to worries about processed foods. Researchers caution that correlation does not prove causation and call for more research, while experts advise limiting processed foods and reading labels to reduce potential risks.

via Yahoo|

#health #heart-disease #hypertension

health2 months ago•184 min saved

Common food preservatives linked to higher blood pressure and heart risk, new French study finds

A French NutriNet-Santé study of over 112,000 adults found eight preservatives in foods linked to higher blood pressure and increased risks of heart attack and stroke over the next decade; both non-antioxidant preservatives (potassium sorbate, potassium metabisulfite, sodium nitrite) and natural antioxidant preservatives (ascorbic acid/vitamin C, sodium ascorbate, sodium erythorbate, citric acid, rosemary extracts) were associated with higher cardiovascular risk. The study shows associations, not causation, and reinforces concerns about ultraprocessed foods, suggesting a shift toward fresh or minimally processed options when possible.

via CNN|

#cardiovascular-disease #health #nutrinet-sante-study

news4 months ago•18 min saved

Common food preservatives show modest cancer risk signals in a large diet study

A Sorbonne-led study of 105,260 adults tracked detailed dietary records over about 7.5 years and found modest cancer risk signals for higher intake of several non-antioxidant preservatives (notably potassium sorbate, sulfites, sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate, acetates, and acetic acid), while total preservative intake showed no overall cancer link. Antioxidant preservatives (erythorbates) showed fewer signals. The results are observational and do not prove causation, but researchers say the findings warrant closer scrutiny and could inform potential regulatory review and a push toward less-processed foods.

via Earth.com|

#cancer-risk #news #nutrition-epidemiology

health5 months ago•69 min saved

Seven everyday swaps to curb cancer risk from food additives

A NutriNet-Santé study links certain preservatives in ultra-processed foods to higher risks of breast and prostate cancer and type 2 diabetes. The piece outlines seven practical swaps to reduce exposure: swap processed meats for fresh proteins (or nitrite-free options), flavor water with cucumber and lemon instead of cordials, use lemon-based dressings rather than vinegar-containing ones, choose tinned tomatoes with fewer additives over ready-made sauces, opt for fruit over sweets, switch crumpets to sourdough varieties with no artificial preservatives, and choose freshly baked bread or products with shorter ingredient lists. The article notes the relative risk increases are small and emphasizes label-reading tools and ongoing regulatory review.)

via The Telegraph|

#cancer #diabetes #health

business5 months ago•1 min saved

Costco rotisserie chicken preservative-free label at center of class-action

A nationwide class-action alleges Costco misled customers by labeling Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken as preservative-free, claiming the product contains sodium phosphate and carrageenan that act as preservatives and that Costco has cheated customers out of tens to hundreds of millions of dollars; two consumers filed in a Southern District of California federal court on Jan. 22. Costco says it removed preservative-free signage and notes the ingredients are used for moisture and texture and are approved by food-safety authorities.

via KOMO|

#business #class-action #costco

business5 months ago•2 min saved

Costco Hit with Class-Action Over Preservative Claims on Rotisserie Chickens

A proposed class-action in the Southern District of California alleges Costco misled customers by labeling Kirkland rotisserie chickens as preservative-free, even though they contain sodium phosphate and carrageenan. Costco has removed preservative language from signs and online listings and says the additives are FDA/FAO-approved for moisture and texture. The plaintiffs say they wouldn’t have bought the chickens had they known about the preservatives, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of ultraprocessed foods.

via The New York Times|

#business #class-action #costco

business5 months ago•5 min saved

Costco faces class-action over preservative-free rotisserie chicken labeling

Two California shoppers filed a class-action alleging Costco falsely advertised its rotisserie chicken as preservative-free while the ingredient list shows sodium phosphate and carrageenan; Costco has removed the claim from in-store and online labels, and the plaintiffs seek a nationwide class across California and other states for alleged consumer-law violations.

via latimes.com|

#business #class-action #costco

business5 months ago•2 min saved

Costco Rotisserie Chicken Sparks Class-Action Over Preservative Claims

A class-action lawsuit claims Costco’s $4.99–$5 rotisserie chicken is not preservative-free as advertised, citing label ingredients like carrageenan and sodium phosphate that contradict the ‘no preservatives’ claims on in-store signage and the website; plaintiffs say they wouldn’t have bought or paid full price if they knew, while the FDA lists the additives as GRAS and health considerations vary; Costco has not issued a statement yet.

via The Takeout|

#business #class-action #costco

health6 months ago•5 min saved

Processed-Food Additives Linked to Higher Cancer and Diabetes Risk in Large French Study

Two large French NutriNet-Santé analyses link higher intake of common food preservatives with increased risk of type 2 diabetes and certain cancers (notably breast and prostate) among 100k+ adults followed for ~7 years; non-antioxidant preservatives such as sorbates and nitrites showed the strongest associations (e.g., potassium sorbate with ~14% higher overall cancer and ~26% higher breast cancer risk; sodium nitrite with ~32% higher prostate cancer risk), while 12 of 17 preservatives studied were tied to higher diabetes risk. Some antioxidants also linked to cancer risk. Researchers call for regulatory review and more research, and advocate limiting ultraprocessed foods and additives.

via Medscape|

#cancer #diabetes #health