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High blood pressure, heart attacks linked to common preservatives in food - Yahoo

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN

High blood pressure, heart attacks linked to common preservatives in food - Yahoo

Common “natural” preservatives such as vitamin C may be linked to a greater risk of high blood pressure and heart disease, a new study found.

Common preservatives used in many store-bought foods to kill bacteria and mold were linked to a 29% greater risk of elevated blood pressure and a 16% higher risk of heart attacks and stroke, accordin… [+6684 chars]

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