EXCESSIVE DOSE ADDITIVES IN FOODS

EXCESSIVE DOSE ADDITIVES IN FOODS food contains chemicals, emulsifiers and other additives compounds which makes the food looks good in colour, better in taste and texture. Some additives prevent the growth of microorganisms like bacteria, mould and fungus in the food which increases their shelf life. But excessive dosage of these additives can cause allergic reactions and other serious health issues like allergenic reactions, some can cause cancers, many of them affects the gut microorganisms which also affects the health.

Food additives can be preservatives, sweeteners, colouring agent, flavourings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, texturizers, acidity control agents, anti- caking compounds, and humectants (moisture absorbing agents). These names are found on the labels of all food packets and beverages but no one ever mentioned their proper function or purpose in food. Allergic Reactions like skin irritation, intestinal upset, asthma, anaphylactic shock etc can be triggered from additives. And also, in some chemical sensitive people prone to eczema, which is a type of skin rash, chemicals can also trigger allergies or asthma which also includes MSG (mono sodium glutamate), sulphites, food colouring and artificial sweeteners. Some has potential links to cancer, some additives like aspartame, saccharin, nitrites and benzoates can produce carcinogenic compounds while they metabolized inside animal body (proved in animal studies). But due to the scientific evidences that doesn’t prove on humans, till all the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) allows the use of these addictive in food productions.

Many EXCESSIVE DOSE ADDITIVES IN FOODS and emulsifiers can destroy your gut bacteria’s (Gut microbiome: - which are beneficial bacteria found in intestine of every healthy individual, these microorganisms help your digestion process and breaks many metabolic products which is so essential for the body, recent studies proved that these gut microbiome controls our brain through Gut networks called Gut brain axis.) and can cause many problems in gut linings also. These can lead into a condition called IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). Symptoms can include stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and/or constipation. The condition is often lifelong, although the symptoms may change over time.