Phosphoric Acid
Preservatives
Potentially Harmful
Details
Definition
An additive used to give food a tangy flavor and act as a preservative.
AKAs
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Health Impact
Lowers bone density, has been linked to kidney disease and kidney stones, can decrease absorption of nutrients in the body, and damages tissues.
Sources
Health Safety of Soft Drinks: Contents, Containers, and Microorganisms
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4324883/#B34Occupational Health Guideline for Phosphoric Acid
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/81-123/pdfs/0506.pdfHazardous Substance Fact Sheet: Phosphoric Acid
https://nj.gov/health/eoh/rtkweb/documents/fs/1516.pdfUnderstanding sources of dietary phosphorus in the treatment of patients with chronic kidney disease
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20093346/Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Fluoride.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK109813/High dietary phosphorus intake is associated with all-cause mortality: results from NHANES III1,2,3
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3893724/Increasing dietary phosphorus intake from food additives: potential for negative impact on bone health
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24425727/Relations of serum phosphorus and calcium levels to the incidence of cardiovascular disease in the community
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17502528/Reading ingredients made easy. For quicker, healthier decisions.
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