Banned ingredients are still being used! Check this out.
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction: Banned ingredients we still eat
0:10 Banned ingredients still used
1:43 What you can do
1:54 Share your success story!
There are ingredients that we still eat despite the fact that they are banned in certain countries.
Banned ingredients we still consume:
1. Dough conditioners
Dough conditioners are chemicals that give dough a certain texture. We’re specifically talking about potassium bromate, which is a possible human carcinogen.
Potassium bromate is banned in:
• India
• Brazil
• Canada
• The EU
• China
2. Brominate vegetable oil
This was patented as a flame retardant. But it’s being used in sports drinks as an emulsifier. It is a possible human carcinogen and has been linked to organ failure.
Brominate vegetable oil is banned in:
• Japan
3. Propylparaben
This is a preservative in tortillas, muffins, and certain pies. It has been linked to problems with sexual organs.
Propylparaben is banned in:
• Europe
4. BHA and BHT
This is one of the preservatives used in certain cereals and dehydrated potato products.
BHA and BHT are banned in:
• The UK
• The EU
5. Glyphosate
This is an herbicide that has been linked to cancer.
Glyphosate is banned in:
• Many European countries
The good news is that if you’re on the Healthy Keto diet, you won’t be exposed to any of these banned ingredients. If you’re not on Healthy Keto, check out my other videos to learn more.
Dr. Eric Berg
08/31/2023
