Cirrhosis of the Liver From a "Harmless" Soft Drink?
By Jon Herring
You can file this article under "another reason to avoid processed foods."
In ETR #1682, I explained that when the chemical preservative sodium benzoate mixes with ascorbic acid (vitamin C), benzene forms as a byproduct. Benzene is an aggressive carcinogen, even in minute amounts. That's why I strongly recommend avoiding fruit-flavored soft drinks, which are often made with both sodium benzoate and ascorbic acid.
But now there is news that sodium benzoate itself could be responsible for DNA damage. Peter Piper, an English professor of molecular biology and biotechnology at Sheffield University, has been studying this common preservative for the past seven years. When he tested the impact of the substance on living yeast cells, he was alarmed to find that the benzoate was damaging the "power station" of all cells, the mitochondria.
Speaking to The Independent, Piper said, "These chemicals have the ability to cause severe damage to DNA in the mitochondria to the point that they totally inactivate it: They knock it out altogether."
Damage the energy production capacity of a cell, and the cell will begin to malfunction in a serious way. Piper suggests that a number of conditions, including Parkinson's, cirrhosis of the liver, and accelerated aging, can be linked to this type of damage.
The bottom line is this. We really don't know what many of the "harmless" artificial ingredients and chemical preservatives in our food will do to us. In most cases, the long-term effects are unknown. So, as always, stick to whole, unprocessed foods as much as possible. And think twice - make that three times - about buying soft drinks that contain sodium benzoate.
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Feedback: "A Business Lesson Every Entrepreneur Should Learn"
Is competition in business to be avoided at all costs? Or does competition actually help your business grow? Michael tackled this topic in his recent article, "A Business Lesson Every Entrepreneur Should Learn. "We got tons of reader responses to this piece. Here is what a few people had to say...
"This was one of the best and most realistic articles I have read in quite some time. I wonder, sometimes, just how different the business world (and, indeed, the world in general) would be if more people who call themselves business men and women understood the realities as outlined in that article? Thanks much!"
- Marc R. Williams
Lapine, AL
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"Michael Masterson's article contained a statement that leapt off the screen at me: 'Weak people like controlled situations that protect weaknesses.'
"This succinctly explains so much about how many of us relate to the world... not only in the realm of business, but in politics, religion, you name it. Great in-depth article!"
- Tom F Green
Dewey, AZ
_______________
"Well, Michael's done it again. Using his superb analysis of GM/SAI's business relationship as a framework, he clearly illustrated how competition is a good thing. Obviously, this is critical information for anybody, whether they sell products or have a service as the product. Quality rules. And that's only fair. ...
- Angelina Huard
Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
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It's Good to Know: An Effort to Protect the World's Food Resources
By Charlie Byrne
In case of worldwide disaster - a nuclear attack or asteroid collision, for instance - there will be a place to help the survivors to pick up the pieces of civilization. The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, located on a very remote island within the Arctic Circle, will be storing seeds from millions of varieties of plants used for food by humans. The highly secure vault is currently under construction, and will soon be accepting seeds from other seed banks and governments representing indigenous crops.
No word yet as to whether they've signed up Noah to run the joint.
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Word to the Wise: Appurtenance
An "appurtenance" (uh-PUR-tn-uns) - from the Latin for "to belong to" - is an accessory, something added to a more important thing.
Example (as used by Barbara Ehrenreich in Blood Rites): "The inauguration of presidents, the coronation of monarchs, the celebration of national holidays - these events require everywhere the presence of the soldier as a 'ceremonial appurtenance.'"
Michael Masterson
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These articles appear courtesy of Early to Rise [Issue #2063, 06-08-07], the Internet's most popular health, wealth, and success e-zine. For a complimentary subscription, visit http://www.earlytorise.com/.
You can file this article under "another reason to avoid processed foods."
In ETR #1682, I explained that when the chemical preservative sodium benzoate mixes with ascorbic acid (vitamin C), benzene forms as a byproduct. Benzene is an aggressive carcinogen, even in minute amounts. That's why I strongly recommend avoiding fruit-flavored soft drinks, which are often made with both sodium benzoate and ascorbic acid.
But now there is news that sodium benzoate itself could be responsible for DNA damage. Peter Piper, an English professor of molecular biology and biotechnology at Sheffield University, has been studying this common preservative for the past seven years. When he tested the impact of the substance on living yeast cells, he was alarmed to find that the benzoate was damaging the "power station" of all cells, the mitochondria.
Speaking to The Independent, Piper said, "These chemicals have the ability to cause severe damage to DNA in the mitochondria to the point that they totally inactivate it: They knock it out altogether."
Damage the energy production capacity of a cell, and the cell will begin to malfunction in a serious way. Piper suggests that a number of conditions, including Parkinson's, cirrhosis of the liver, and accelerated aging, can be linked to this type of damage.
The bottom line is this. We really don't know what many of the "harmless" artificial ingredients and chemical preservatives in our food will do to us. In most cases, the long-term effects are unknown. So, as always, stick to whole, unprocessed foods as much as possible. And think twice - make that three times - about buying soft drinks that contain sodium benzoate.
______________________________
Feedback: "A Business Lesson Every Entrepreneur Should Learn"
Is competition in business to be avoided at all costs? Or does competition actually help your business grow? Michael tackled this topic in his recent article, "A Business Lesson Every Entrepreneur Should Learn. "We got tons of reader responses to this piece. Here is what a few people had to say...
"This was one of the best and most realistic articles I have read in quite some time. I wonder, sometimes, just how different the business world (and, indeed, the world in general) would be if more people who call themselves business men and women understood the realities as outlined in that article? Thanks much!"
- Marc R. Williams
Lapine, AL
_______________
"Michael Masterson's article contained a statement that leapt off the screen at me: 'Weak people like controlled situations that protect weaknesses.'
"This succinctly explains so much about how many of us relate to the world... not only in the realm of business, but in politics, religion, you name it. Great in-depth article!"
- Tom F Green
Dewey, AZ
_______________
"Well, Michael's done it again. Using his superb analysis of GM/SAI's business relationship as a framework, he clearly illustrated how competition is a good thing. Obviously, this is critical information for anybody, whether they sell products or have a service as the product. Quality rules. And that's only fair. ...
- Angelina Huard
Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
______________________________
It's Good to Know: An Effort to Protect the World's Food Resources
By Charlie Byrne
In case of worldwide disaster - a nuclear attack or asteroid collision, for instance - there will be a place to help the survivors to pick up the pieces of civilization. The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, located on a very remote island within the Arctic Circle, will be storing seeds from millions of varieties of plants used for food by humans. The highly secure vault is currently under construction, and will soon be accepting seeds from other seed banks and governments representing indigenous crops.
No word yet as to whether they've signed up Noah to run the joint.
______________________________
Word to the Wise: Appurtenance
An "appurtenance" (uh-PUR-tn-uns) - from the Latin for "to belong to" - is an accessory, something added to a more important thing.
Example (as used by Barbara Ehrenreich in Blood Rites): "The inauguration of presidents, the coronation of monarchs, the celebration of national holidays - these events require everywhere the presence of the soldier as a 'ceremonial appurtenance.'"
Michael Masterson
__________________________________________________
These articles appear courtesy of Early to Rise [Issue #2063, 06-08-07], the Internet's most popular health, wealth, and success e-zine. For a complimentary subscription, visit http://www.earlytorise.com/.
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