> 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.
> 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.