Top 100 harmful ingredients in foods we can also call drugs

What is a drug? A drug is a medicine or other substance that has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body. When we eat foods containing these ingredients it changes the physiological effects of our minds. This is why food affects mood. As I always say “Follow God not man.”

1. High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS): Obesity, insulin resistance, liver damage.
2. Trans Fats: Inflammation, heart disease, obesity.
3. Aspartame: Headaches, dizziness, mood disorders.
4. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG): Headaches, nausea, nerve damage.
5. Sodium Nitrite: Cancer, cellular damage.
6. Artificial Food Colorings: Hyperactivity, allergic reactions, cancer.
7. Potassium Bromate: Cancer, kidney damage.
8. Propylparaben: Hormonal disruption, reproductive issues.
9. Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO): Thyroid issues, organ damage.
10. Azodicarbonamide: Asthma, allergic reactions.

11. Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA): Cancer, endocrine disruption.
12. Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT): Cancer, liver damage.
13. Propylene Glycol: Allergic reactions, kidney damage.
14. Sodium Benzoate: Hyperactivity, cancer.
15. Polysorbate 80: Inflammation, allergic reactions.
16. Carrageenan: Inflammation, digestive issues.
17. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS): Skin irritation, organ toxicity.
18. Artificial Sweeteners (e.g., Sucralose): Gut health issues, metabolic disorders.
19. Refined Sugars: Obesity, diabetes, inflammation.
20. Hydrogenated Oils: Heart disease, inflammation.

21. Sodium Phosphate: Kidney damage, cardiovascular issues.
22. Calcium Propionate: Allergic reactions, behavioral issues.
23. Sodium Caseinate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
24. Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
25. Titanium Dioxide: Inflammation, cellular damage.
26. Sodium Metabisulfite: Allergic reactions, respiratory issues.
27. Sodium Sulfite: Allergic reactions, respiratory issues.
28. Sodium Bisulfite: Allergic reactions, respiratory issues.
29. Sodium Aluminum Phosphate: Neurotoxicity, bone health issues.
30. Sodium Aluminum Sulfate: Neurotoxicity, bone health issues.

31. Artificial Flavorings: Allergic reactions, toxicity.
32. Artificial Preservatives: Allergic reactions, toxicity.
33. Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose: Digestive issues, inflammation.
34. Sodium Polyacrylate: Digestive issues, inflammation.
35. Sodium Alginate: Digestive issues, inflammation.
36. Sodium Citrate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
37. Sodium Erythorbate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
38. Sodium Lactate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
39. Sodium Diacetate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
40. Sodium Acetate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.

41. Sodium Propionate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
42. Sodium Sorbate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
43. Sodium Benzoate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
44. Sodium Ascorbate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
45. Sodium Gluconate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
46. Sodium Hexametaphosphate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
47. Sodium Tripolyphosphate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
48. Sodium Pyrophosphate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
49. Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
50. Sodium Phosphates: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
51. Acesulfame Potassium: Linked to cancer and thyroid issues.
52. Aluminum Compounds: Neurotoxicity, bone health issues.
53. Ammonium Sulfate: Respiratory issues, digestive problems.
54. Benzoic Acid: Allergic reactions, hyperactivity.
55. BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole): Cancer, endocrine disruption.
56. BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene): Cancer, liver damage.
57. Calcium Disodium EDTA: Kidney damage, digestive issues.
58. Calcium Peroxide: Respiratory issues, digestive problems.
59. Caramel Coloring: Cancer, allergic reactions.
60. Carboxymethyl Cellulose: Digestive issues, inflammation.
61. Cyclamate: Cancer, reproductive issues.
62. Dimethylpolysiloxane: Digestive issues, toxicity.
63. Erythrosine (Red No. 3): Cancer, thyroid issues.
64. Ethylparaben: Hormonal disruption, reproductive issues.
65. FD&C Blue No. 1: Allergic reactions, hyperactivity.
66. FD&C Blue No. 2: Allergic reactions, hyperactivity.
67. FD&C Green No. 3: Allergic reactions, hyperactivity.
68. FD&C Red No. 40: Allergic reactions, hyperactivity.
69. FD&C Yellow No. 5: Allergic reactions, hyperactivity.
70. FD&C Yellow No. 6: Allergic reactions, hyperactivity.
71. Glycerol Ester of Rosin: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
72. Hexylresorcinol: Allergic reactions, toxicity.
73. Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein: Allergic reactions, toxicity.
74. Isobutylparaben: Hormonal disruption, reproductive issues.
75. Lactic Acid: Digestive issues, allergic reactions.
76. Lecithin: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
77. Maltodextrin: Blood sugar spikes, digestive issues.
78. Methylparaben: Hormonal disruption, reproductive issues.
79. Neotame: Allergic reactions, toxicity.
80. Octyl Gallate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
81. Parabens: Hormonal disruption, reproductive issues.
82. Polydextrose: Digestive issues, allergic reactions.
83. Polyethylene Glycol: Digestive issues, toxicity.
84. Polysorbate 60: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
85. Polysorbate 65: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
86. Propyl Gallate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
87. Propylene Glycol Alginate: Digestive issues, toxicity.
88. Saccharin: Cancer, allergic reactions.
89. Silicon Dioxide: Respiratory issues, digestive problems.
90. Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
91. Sodium Aluminum Phosphate: Neurotoxicity, bone health issues.
92. Sodium Benzoate: Hyperactivity, cancer.
93. Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose: Digestive issues, inflammation.
94. Sodium Erythorbate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
95. Sodium Hexametaphosphate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
96. Sodium Lactate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
97. Sodium Metabisulfite: Allergic reactions, respiratory issues.
98. Sodium Nitrate: Cancer, cellular damage.
99. Sodium Propionate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.
100. Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate: Allergic reactions, digestive issues.

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