Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) E321, also known as dibutylhydroxytoluene, used as an antioxidant in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is Butylated hydroxytoluene E321?
Butylated Hydroxy Toluene E321 appears as a white crystalline powder. It is a food grade antioxidant that can stabilize a variety of organic materials against oxidative
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Propylene Glycol E1520 is a colorless, nearly odorless, clear, viscous liquid with a faintly sweet taste. It is used as as an emulsifier, humectant, and solvent and in multiple other applications. Propylene Glycol E1520 is commonly used as a humectant and food preservative. Though Propylene Glycol E1520 is considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous
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Erythritol is a sugar alcohol or polyol. It is a natural sugar substitute that is derived from cultured sugar using a natural process (fermentation). Erythritol is naturally a zero calorie food. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is Erythritol?
Erythritol is 60% – 70% as sweet as sucrose. It is soluble in
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Folic Acid is a water-soluble vitamin. It is used by the body to make new cells and can help prevent birth defects when taken by pregnant mothers. Folic Acid can be found in a wide variety of food products and dietary supplements. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous
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Vitamin E refers to a group of compounds that include both tocopherols and tocotrienols. Vitamin E is used to promote health and treat heart disease. It is used in food products, dietary supplements, and capsules. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is Vitamin E?
Dry Vitamin E is a spray dried, starch-based derivative of Vitamin E. Vitamin E is
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Vitamin D3 is also known as Cholecalciferol. It is a dry derivative of Vitamin D3 and is supplied at 40,000,000 IU Vitamin D3/gram. Vitamin D3 can be taken as a supplement to improve overall health or used to treat osteoporosis. It is suitable for dietary supplements, food preparations and pharmaceutical applications. Though it’s considered safe, some are
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Vitamin D2 is a fat-soluble secosteroid known commercially as ergocalciferol. It can be used as a vitamin D supplement and is added to staple foods such as milk. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is Ergocalciferol?
Ergocalciferol is vitamin D2. Vitamin D is important for the absorption
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Vitamin B6 HCL (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) is used to reinforce nutrition in the food industry. Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine hydrochloride uses include in breakfast cereals, sugar, infant formula, fruit drinks and meal replacements. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is Vitamin B6Pyridoxine hydrochloride?
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine
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Vitamin B2, also called riboflavin, is one of 8 B vitamins. All B vitamins help the body to convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which is used to produce energy. VitaminB2 is used in wheat flour, dairy products, soy sauce, rice, breads, biscuits, chocolates, and other foods and beverages. Though it’s
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Vitamin B12, also called cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that has a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and the formation of red blood cells. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is Vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is the largest and most complex
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Thiamine, also known as thiamin or vitamin B1, two forms Thiamine Hydrochloride and Thiamine Mononitrate. It is a vitamin found in food and used as a dietary supplement. As a supplement it is used to treat and prevent thiamine deficiency and disorders that result from it, including beriberi, Korsakoff's syndrome,
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Vitamin A Pamitate is a vitamin supplement 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 Vitamin A Pamitate?
Vitamin A Palmitate, also known as Retinol Palmitate, is a yellow crystal or liquid that is the main
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Retinyl acetate (retinol acetate, vitamin A acetate) is a natural form of vitamin A which is the acetateester of retinol. It has potential antineoplastic and chemopreventive activities. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is Retinyl acetate?
Vitamin A Acetate is a microencapsulated light yellow powder used in solid, liquid drinks, water-based food and ordinary
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Vitamin Ad3, CAS no.67-97-0, is a mixture of vitamin A and vitamin D3 with ratio range from 10:1 to 3:1, available as Pale yellow to brownish fine granular powder. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is Vitamin Ad3?
Vitamin AD3 is known as essential
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VITAMIN A, CAS# 79-81-2, is a type of vitamin manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as light yellow to yellow waxy solid. Vitamin A is widely used as nutrition supplements. It is widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries.
General Side Effects
Long-term use of large amounts of vitamin A might
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