Guest guest Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Wow...I REALLY need to break my diet soda addiction!!! In a message dated 6/14/2007 11:54:13 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mendomilli writes: Research from a British university suggests that sodium benzoate, a common preservative found in many soft drinks, has the ability to switch off vital parts of DNA. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Research from a British university suggests that sodium benzoate, a common preservative found in many soft drinks, has the ability to switch off vital parts of DNA. This could eventually lead to diseases such as cirrhosis of the liver and Parkinson's. When a UK professor of molecular biology and biotechnology tested the impact of sodium benzoate on living yeast cells, he discovered that it was damaging important DNA in the cells' mitochondria. Mitochondria serve as the " power stations " for cells, and damage to them can lead to serious cell malfunctions associated with aging and age-related disease. The damage caused by sodium benzoate was great enough to cause the mitochondria to stop functioning. Sodium benzoate occurs naturally in berries in small amounts, but is used in large quantities to prevent mold in soft drinks such as Sprite, Diet Pepsi, Coca-Cola, and Dr Pepper. It is also added to pickles and sauces. The Independent May 27, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 does anyone know if potassium bensoate is the same as sodium bensoate? I kicked the soda habit and fell in love with Polar Rasberry Lime selzer and it is listed in the ingredients. Bummer. No wonder I have been having troubles with memory. Steph Take the Internet to Go: Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 -Steph, Why not make your own Rasberry- Lime drink using either fresh fruit, juice or flavored organic teas. It will cost you less, and you will have a safe drink with no preservatives or chemicals. Just think how many glasses you can make using all natural juices compared to the one very expensive bottle you are buying. Deanna in Colorado\ also at recycled_gardens ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -- In , Steph <mrswalp29 wrote: > > does anyone know if potassium bensoate is the same as sodium bensoate? I kicked the soda habit and fell in love with Polar Rasberry Lime selzer and it is listed in the ingredients. Bummer. No wonder I have been having troubles with memory. > Steph > > > > Take the Internet to Go: Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Deanne , I would love to but I don't have a recipe for it plus I love the fizz. So I will need to start experimenting. Steph Shape in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 This is very interesting. Another reason I am glad I do not like sodas and do not drink them on a regular basis. -Alyssa On Behalf Of Milli Thursday, June 14, 2007 10:38 AM One more reason NOT to drink SODAS Research from a British university suggests that sodium benzoate, a common preservative found in many soft drinks, has the ability to switch off vital parts of DNA. This could eventually lead to diseases such as cirrhosis of the liver and Parkinson's. When a UK professor of molecular biology and biotechnology tested the impact of sodium benzoate on living yeast cells, he discovered that it was damaging important DNA in the cells' mitochondria. Mitochondria serve as the " power stations " for cells, and damage to them can lead to serious cell malfunctions associated with aging and age-related disease. The damage caused by sodium benzoate was great enough to cause the mitochondria to stop functioning. Sodium benzoate occurs naturally in berries in small amounts, but is used in large quantities to prevent mold in soft drinks such as Sprite, Diet Pepsi, Coca-Cola, and Dr Pepper. It is also added to pickles and sauces. The Independent May 27, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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