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You could at least put the whole quote from [3]. > Are artificial preservatives bad for you? Some artificial preservatives, such as nitrites or nitrates used
by wil421 7y ago
You could at least put the whole quote from [3].
> Are artificial preservatives bad for you?
Some artificial preservatives, such as nitrites or nitrates used in processed meats, have been shown to be bad for our health, Hnatiuk said.
“Consuming these preservatives has been shown to increase our risk of colon cancer and should be limited in our diets,” she said.
However, others have been studied extensively and proven to be safe.
“It really just depends on the specific ingredient in question,” she explained.
She goes on to say:
> “Under normal circumstances, if preservatives are only consumed in small quantities, they shouldn’t pose any health risk,” Lui said.
- thulecitizen 7y agoSure, keep telling yourself this if you want to keep harming yourself and your loved ones. If you really believe the food industry cares about US citizens instead of profits, I'd recommend avoiding any of the great critical documentaries on the global food industry that have come out recently.