According to "Chemical & Engineering News," there are three types of preservatives. They can be antimicrobials that prevent growth of bacteria, yeasts or molds in your food; they can be antioxidants that decrease oxidation of fats, which might lead to rancidity; and they can act as a blockage to the enzyme processes that occur in foods. The consumption of preservatives in foods may lead to many health effects.
Hyperactive Behavior in Children
A report in Medical News Today discusses a 2004 study that aimed to explore the effect that artificial food colorings and preservatives in food had on the behavior of 3-year-old children. The study concluded that the children showed less hyperactive behavior when they did not consume foods containing preservatives. Medical News Today says that the study indicates that benzoate preservatives and artificial food colorings have a general adverse effect of the behavior of 3-year-old children as noted by parents.
Effect on the Pancreas
The University of Maryland Medical Center says that the consumption of preservatives may have a harmful effect on your pancreas. Reducing or eliminating your intake of preservatives and chemical food additives may help reduce your risk of developing pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas. It may also help reduce symptoms associated with pancreatitis, such as nausea and vomiting, fever, pain and abdominal tenderness.
Source of Allergies
Food allergies are exaggerated responses of your immune system that may be triggered by foods and food ingredients. According to the National Institutes of Health, food additives are a common food allergy. Food additives include preservatives, dyes and thickeners, and may lead to an allergic reaction. Symptoms of an allergy may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing or nasal congestion.
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