Wired July 04, 2026 • 09:30

Food Preservatives May Increase the Risk of High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Disease - WIRED

By Ritsuko Kawai

Food Preservatives May Increase the Risk of High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Disease - WIRED

Aa large-scale study demonstrates that preservatives widely used in everyday processed foods may exacerbate common health risks.

Looking at theingredient labels on foods lining supermarket shelves, it's common to see names such as potassium sorbate, citric acid, and L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C). These substances are food additi… [+4684 chars]

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