| RD Health Report: Soda May Seriously Harm Your
DNA |
| You may want to put that soda
down and try something different. |
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| By JD Nutt |
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A common preservative found in drinks such as Sprite, Dr. Pepper,
Fanta and Diet Pepsi may cause serious cell damage, according to a report in
Britain's The Independent.
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Sodium benzoate has the ability to switch off vital parts of a person's DNA,
according to research from a British university.
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The problem is usually associated with aging and alcohol abuse, but new findings
show that drinking soda with the preservative can eventually lead to cirrhosis
of the liver and degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's.
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On May 27th, 2007, Martin Hickman a Consumer
Affairs Correspondent for the Independent wrote: "The findings
could have serious consequences for the hundreds of millions of people
worldwide who consume fizzy drinks. They will also intensify the
controversy about food additives, which have been linked to
hyperactivity in children."
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Sodium benzoate, which derives from benzoic acid, has been used for years by the
carbonated drinks industry to prevent mold from developing in soft drinks. The
ingredient has been the subject of concern on cancer, because when mixed with
Vitamin C, it turns into a carcinogenic substance called benzene, the
Independent reported.
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Read the full report at The
Independent. |
| Report Source: |
| http://news.independent.co.uk/health/article2586652.ece |
