Why? [Editor's Note: This article pertains to sodium benzoate found in food.]. Sodium benzoate is a sodium salt that occurring naturally in some foods, but is also widely used as a chemical preservative. Hitler used fluoride on the jews in concentration camps it kept them docile and weak and slowly killed some of them. I also tried getting an answer from Mona Vie and they simply would not give me an answer. make sure it is mediterranean grown.

... (sodium bicarbonate) ascorbate, benzoate...) w. pulmonary hypertension requiring low sodium diet? 2. The addition of EDTA to many acidic food/ products containing sodium benzoate inhibits the chemical changes causing the formation of benzene.

The FDA rules this one okay. In combination with ascorbic acid (vitamin C, E300), sodium benzoate and potassium benzoate does form benzene, a known carcinogen, however the levels are below those considered dangerous for consumption [8]. I was led to believe that a particular aloe vera juice was preserved with natural ingredients, such as using lemon juice to preserve an apple. Thank you for your help. Ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, and sodium benzoate are both preservatives you may find together in soft drinks and canned vegetables, such as olives and capers. Re: goldenrose22 post92 I'm also offended by that comment. She was dying all on her own before she was started on it quite well, thank you very much, and because of having it for two years, she is currently alive. It also will not adequately treat an infection. Processed food manufacturers often use additives to preserve flavor and freshness in products that are meant to be stored for long periods. This went on for a year a half. More than half tested negative for benzene or contained levels that were below the allowance. Over-the-counter and prescription drugs such as pills, cough syrups, and topical medications also can contain sodium benzoate. insights? all diet sodas contain it. Remember also that these preservatives are in the food in only trace amounts. And, if so you should be treated with antibiotics and increased water ... why is sodium citrate found in facial cleansers? Currently I'm leaning towards Sodium and Potassium Benzoate as the cause and have been trying to avoid all foods with these ingredients.

I like to add squeezes of fresh citrus (lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, etc.)

Do some yourself.

Will it affect you and your children right away? I hope and prey your child stays well. What is lemon or lime juice but liquid citric acid/vit.

If you don't believe me, look up sodium benzoate lawsuits and you will be amazed at the major food industry suits, mainly cigarette smoke and soft drink additives are the most detrimental for high levels that are indeed carcinogenic. They found that the chemical significantly increased damage to DNA (which triggers cell mutation and cancer) when it was added to the cells in various concentrations. If in doubt, and you are concerned about what is in your pre-packaged product, go fresh! I do not give the animals that much. uti;took sodium citrate sachets(prescribed;48hr).discomfort gone but returned(milder).backpain and lightheaded;cause for concern?or preperiod symptom?

Will the vitamin C from a lemon, react with sodium benzoate the same way Ascorbic Acid does? Since many people consume soft drinks on a regular basis and the preservative is usually unnoticed in most diets, benzene levels may be very high for heavy soda drinkers. from this article i lerned that i should cut down on the soda!!! She has authored, co-authored, and written more than 50 books and thousands of articles on a wide range of topics. to my water to give me some variety. Please, young people, you have the knowledge now. Thanks. Benzene isn't cumulative, you do more harm to yourself worrying about all this. For example, a small percentage of people are hypersensitive to sodium benzoate and can experience asthmatic attacks, hives, or other allergic reactions when they consume the preservative. Avoid *all* chemical additives as our liver is not designed to break down non-foods. I think I cured my fibromyalgia. does sodium citrate (cystitis sachets ) effect the mini pill cerazette? If Vit C and benzoate are mixed, it produces benzene. Not tap water, rain water. I cannot remember for how many years I have had only diet drinks to try and fight obesity. This necessitated a trip to a Dietician and after following the correct diet I feel great - up in the morning without feeling flat, no nose dripping or continual headaches. Also, when benzoate is combined with ascorbic acid in carbonated soft drinks, sodium benzoate forms the potent carcinogen benzene.

For information on GMOs you can check out www.livehealthyforless.com for good information on this. This is usually done to keep bacteria from growing in the products. What regulations are there for the company that produces it and do they have a responsibility to those who are distributors for its safe use in the product? The food and drug administration and especially the government is out to kill. read the labels. The Foods Standard Agency Board (FSAB) of the United Kingdom began removing artificial food coloring from foods in 2009. Remember, your health is the biggest asset you can ever have. So, you can receive a slow drip of poison by drinking drinks that have sodium benzoate in it. After suffering for some years with sinus problems, I thought I was allergic to grass because each time the grass was cut I felt terrible. People also think they are being healthy when they buy fruit juice. Instead they stay in you and clog organs and cells. Have been experimenting making my own shower gels and was reading a label to see what preservatives are in commercial ones.

holy crap! He was also in the habit of drinking an evening diet soda right along with my Grandma. I'm not a chemist, but I do know citric acid (C6H8O7) and ascorbic acid (C6H8O6) are NOT the same thing, as you can tell from their different chemical formulae. My brother has leukemia and it's a known fact benzene causes leukemia! I am allergic to sodium benzoate.

Conclusion about citric acid and sodium benzoate preservative. We increased the dose, gave it more often, and all in all, it wasn’t enough. My child is alive and doing amazingly well today! This is what I know, and every human being deserves to hear it! A more common problem, however, is the combination of sodium benzoate and citric acid and/or ascorbic acid (vitamin C). how long does sodium citrate take to work? The Mayo Clinic notes that the preservative (as well as several food dyes) may enhance or trigger hyperactivity in children. But you know what? Do nothing to cut 2. more so with the benzoates.

i've been talking about this for years. Many drinks contain this 'preservative'. Not so sure about an apple a day keeps the doctor away' anymore. The preservative has only been shown to be dangerous in high concentrations, and only when these concentrations are combined with vitamin C and certain artificial dyes.

I had to go through it twice more when I finally clicked and each time the symptoms got progressively worse. could something in the tea or crystal lite cause water retention? At times, like in winter when citrus in the NW is at its highest prices, I'll sometimes buy a few of those Real-Lemon or Real-Lime juices from concentrate in bottles.

Two words: iodine deficiency.

So OK if your allergic to sodium benzoate, avoid it, but come on people: as many of you have said do your research and stop the scare mongering. Take care goldenrose22.

Where is the IAP also known as MAP sensor on a 1992 Dodge Stealth? It is no good going to the doctors because they jut give you sprays with steroids to stick up your nose. Besides its use as a preservative in food, sodium benzoate is used in cosmetic products like mouthwash, toothpaste, deodorant, lotion, and shampoo.

Except in very high concentrations, sodium benzoate doesn't really kill anything. hello this is in conjunction with the question about Mona Vie I am a distributor of the product and was asked the same question about sodium benzote, and potassium sorbate, the food contains vitamin c, would appreciate a return comment or answer thank you.. Sodium Benzoate is poison basically designed to kill bacteria.

It saved my son and continues to keep him alive. Another consideration is a possible link between sodium benzoate and ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). Heat, light and shelf life can affect the rate at which benzene is formed. Can this be Carcinogenic? I've read it is a common allergy for asthmatics like myself. Read this next: What are Artificial Flavors? One day I was sent home from work because of swollen lips. Are there preservatives in the drugs for people and animals? Consumerism? I now have to read every tin or bottles' label to make sure that crap is not present. If you want to read more (which I highly recommend), go online, not just for sodium benzoate, but everything else. I have been drinking 4 fl oz of Monavie a day, which contains Vit C 25% in 1 fl oz and sodium benzoate, and potassium sorbate as perservatives. First off, I don't have a supply of the stuff on hand, and secondly, I wouldn't want to put it on me if it is so bad for me. I also take Mona Vie and wondered if the sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate has harmful effects when combined with the Vitamin C in the drink? Where can you download ringtones for free? Children, especially, are so susceptible to all of these chemical additives in products and I think it damages their bodies even quicker than adults. However, that does not mean every soft drink or fruit beverage on the market has been tested, nor that products in today’s market would meet the standards. I have been taking about 12.5 mgs per day that is considered high in North America but it's been perfect for me. Can someone tell me if drinking it could cause cancer? I am allergic to sodium benzoat., Thank god for an international dermatologist in kansas; he saved my life! As far as I am aware, the only place it has got to me is via my roll on deodorant but it is interfering with two of my genes: SOD3 and PTPN22 found on a blood test. She does not have any real memory issues or health concerns that are pressing.

I think you need to learn the difference between ascorbic acid and citric acid. Pfft." I can now only eat organic with no chemical relatives of any form of benzene. Sodium benzoate showed up in the blood test and it was very high. when i stopped drinking the pop, my body rejected the chemicals and i have a severe adverse reaction to any of them now. if I mistakenly eat one thing with any derivative of benzoate (which by the way is benzene, look it up), I immediately break out and my ankles swell up. or is it more like a vitamin? It depends on why you are taking it and at what dose. I have to check for it on all canned soups, chili, diet sodas and such. They haven't had lives of perfect health but they both did and are doing pretty well. I'm allergic to this preservative. We stay out of these products. But, like any substance, some people react negatively to it. If you suspect UTI, generally urinalysis would be helpful to make the diagnosis. Bacteria is a bad thing is food products. Does sodium benzoate cause you to vomit or make your stomach fell funny? not too informative unfortunately. Both these are organic compounds because both these compounds have the aromatic benzene ring, substituted … Most cocktail mixers have huge concentrations (relative to other beverages) of preservatives, sugar, fake sugars (which are worse for you) and/or high fructose corn syrup. Since soft drinks and processed fruit drinks are typically the most common sources of sodium benzoate in the diet, you and your children can go a long way toward eliminating this chemical from your life if you stop consuming these beverages. Alert for asthma patients: all products that contains sodium Benzoate caused an asthma attack to my nine year old child within four hours.