L-Arginine is an amino acid used as supplement form and obtained naturally in the diet. It appears as a white crystalline powder, and is necessary for the production of protein. It can also help rid the body of ammonia (a waste product) and stimulate the release of insulin. Though it’s
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L-Cysteine E920 is an essential amino acid protein supplement used in nutraceutical, nutritional supplement, and food additive applications. Though L-Cysteine E920 is considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is L-Cysteine E920?
L-Cysteine E920 is an amino acid that is used in food processing. This product appears
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Glutamic acid E620 is often used as a food additive and flavor enhancer in the form of its salt, known as monosodium glutamate (MSG). Though Glutamic acid E620 is considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is Glutamic acid E620?
L-Glutamic Acid E620 is a protein-bound non-essential amino
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L-Methionine is an essential amino acid. It is beneficial in treating liver disease and benefits skin tone and elasticity, nails and hair. It is also important for proper cardiovascular and muscular functions and is used in the treatment of chronic depression. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has
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L-Alanine is made up of white crystals or a crystalline powder, and is used as an additive to improve the nutritional value in food and drinks such as bread, tea, and dairy products. L-Alanine is an amino acid that improves the body's utilization of protein. Though it’s considered safe, some
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Ribose is a carbohydrate with the formula C5H10O5; specifically, it is a pentosemonosaccharide (simple sugar) with linear form H−(C=O)−(CHOH)4−H, which has all the hydroxyl groups on the same side in the Fischer projection. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is D-Ribose?
D-Ribose is a
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Dl-Methionine is a amino acid used in nutraceutical, nutritional supplement, and food additive applications. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is Glucono Dl-Methionine?
DL-Methionine is a protein-based amino acid and lipotropic compound that helps with metabolism and breaks down fat. It can also help
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Pea Protein Isolated is a light yellow or milky powder can be used in protein drinks, protein powders, nutrition bars, and dietary supplements. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is Pea protein isolate?
Pea protein isolate is sold as supplements to help people meet
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Glucono delta-lactone (GDL) E575, also known as gluconolactone, is a food additive with the E number E575 used as a sequestrant, an acidifier, or a curing, pickling, or leavening agent. It is a lactone of D-gluconic acid. Pure GDL is a white odorless crystalline powder. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced
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Acetic Acid E260 is the main component of vinegar. It appears as a clear, colorless liquid with a distinctive sour taste and pungent smell. It is used as a preservative, acidulant, and flavoring agent in mayonnaise and pickles. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health
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Tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ, tertiary butylhydroquinone) E319 is used as a preservative for unsaturated vegetable oils and many edible animal fats. Though Tert-Butylhydroquinone E319 is considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is Tertiary Butylhydroquinone E319?
Tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) E319 is a white or light mahogany crystalline powder that
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Sodium Methylparaben E219 is a water-soluble antiseptic mainly used as a safe, high efficiency, broad-spectrum antibiotic for cosmetics. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is Sodium Methylparaben E219?
Sodium Methylparaben E219 is a preservative, and is widely used in cosmetics, medicine, food and other
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Methyl Paraben E218 is a preservative that appears as a white crystalline powder. It is an antimicrobial agent that is mainly used in baked good, creams, pastes, jams and jellies, syrups, processed vegetable oils, seasonings, dairy products, and beverages. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous
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Sodium Propyl Paraben E217 is a water soluble, white crystalline powder that is used as an anti-fungal preservation agent. It can be used in chips, jams, and jellies to prevent molding and to provide a much longer shelf life. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What
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Propylparaben, the n-propyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. It is used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and foods. It is used as a preservative in water-based cosmetics, such as creams, lotions, shampoos and bath products. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is Propyl Paraben?
Propyl Paraben is a white powder used as an antifungal agent, mold
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