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by Nina Vasilieva - Apr 25, 2017

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Nutritional supplements are included in almost all products today. The so-called "E-shki" impart certain qualities or properties to the product. Experts in the food industry claim that such ingredients do not affect the taste and body of the consumer, but only prolong the shelf life. Today, there are about 500 types of such substances. The danger of all this is that today's consumer, for a rare occasion, turns to the composition of the product, which means that the manufacturer can safely add dangerous and harmful "E-shki" to his product. Protect yourself and your loved ones from unnecessary and sometimes dangerous substances.

Harmful food additives

There is no evidence that nutritional supplements are actually harmful to the human body. Although, many nutritionists and doctors believe that the reaction even to harmless "E-shki" can be completely different. According to recent estimates, a person eats about 2-9 kilograms of harmful additives in a year of his life.

Before you buy a product, pay attention to the composition. The most common are:

E621 - best known as monosodium glutamate, gives products not the first freshness: taste and aroma. It can be addictive, as it strongly affects the taste buds. If taken in excess, it can cause headaches, nausea and general malaise. Dangerous for children. After consuming food with glutamate, a child may refuse other food, since chips, fast food are much "tastier".
E250 is a popular dye and preservative for sausages, sausages and other meat. Without sodium nitrate, the usual type of meat products would be spoiled by a natural yellow-green color. In small doses, such an additive has a positive effect on the body - the vascular walls expand, the pressure decreases. Excessive consumption of foods containing sodium nitrate entails - the instigation of oxygen supply to the muscles, increased blood pressure, causes frequent headaches and irritation.
E210 (benzoic acid), E200 (sorbic acid) - these preservatives are added to products for longer storage. They can cause severe allergies.
E320, a preservative that keeps vegetable oil alive for a long time, is harmless at first glance, although it can cause a malignant tumor.
E924 - a less harmful preservative - potassium bromate, helps bread and other flour products to maintain appetizing and airiness. Few studies support the fact that such a supplement can cause tumors.
E412 or another name: "guar gum" - used as a thickener for yogurt or puree.
E415 is another thickener that can cause stomach upset.
E300, E305 (ascorbic acid) - to create such an additive, not lemon is used, but continuous chemistry. It is difficult for the kidneys to remove it from the body, which results in skin problems.
E330 (citric acid familiar to everyone) - people suffering from ulcers and gastritis can get harm from this "E-shki".
E322 - readily available in a pharmacy under the name "lecithin", is used to improve the functioning of the liver, gallbladder and strengthen the nervous system. Excessive amounts in the body can remove fluoride, which is essential for the bones and brain.

Dangerous food additives

The list of "E-shek" is much more than the one above. But still, there are those supplements that are worth paying more attention to.

E121, E128, E124, E240, E123, E216 and E217 are prohibited additives in all countries.

A complete list of all dietary supplements will be provided in the tables below.

If you decide watch your diet and limit food that contains harmful ingredients, just adhere to the following rules:

avoid buying unknown products, especially imported ones;
do not purchase a product that has an overly saturated aroma and an unnaturally bright color;
try to buy natural products in trusted stores or markets;
print yourself a little cheat sheet with the name "E-shek" so that you can refer to it in the store if possible.