Chemicals – Modern Demons !
                     Chemicals – 
Modern Demons!
Introducti
on
 In recent years, the world has witnessed 
a booming number of food produced by 
chemicals. They are drastically changing 
the way food is produced. It is apparent 
that food additives have a profound 
influence on personal lives; however, not 
all of the effects have been positive. 
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Food 
additives 
 To begin with, food additives have 
absolutely increased the speed of food 
production. 
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Food 
additives: 
health 
problems
 The additives have caused many health 
problems, for instance, nowadays, many 
children have afflicted with hyperactivity 
by the additives, and scientists remarked 
that the high intake might cause cancer, 
because of the increase of the mutant 
cells.
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Preservative
s
 Certain preservatives, including 
sulphates and sodium benzoate, may 
cause adverse reactions in a small 
percentage of the population.
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Sulphates
 Sulphates can cause potentially deadly 
allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, 
including rashes, low blood pressure, 
diarrhea, flushing, abdominal pain, 
asthmatic reactions and anaphylactic 
shock.
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Sodium 
benzoate
 Sodium benzoate, also called benzoic 
acid, is used in acidic foods to keep 
microorganisms from growing. In 
sensitive individuals, it can cause 
asthma, hives and other allergic 
reactions. 
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Sodium 
benzoate 
cont.
 Although sodium benzoate is usually 
considered safe for people who aren’t 
sensitive to it, when combined with 
ascorbic acid in acidic foods it can 
produce benzene, which may slightly 
increase your risk for leukemia and other 
types of cancer, according to the Center 
for Science in the Public Interest. 
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Nitrates and 
nitrites
 Nitrates and nitrites, which are often 
used to preserve cured meats, such as 
lunch meat, may also increase your risk 
for certain types of cancers, according to 
the U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency.
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Pesticides
 Pesticides destroy beneficial natural 
predators and parasites in both natural 
and agricultural ecosystems, causing 
major outbreaks of secondary pests.
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Synthetic 
chemicals
 Many of the synthetic chemicals involved 
in packaging and storing the food we eat 
can leak into it, potentially harming our 
long-term health.
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