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French study
Coverage of French study in the Nexus archive.
- 8 common food preservatives linked to higher risk of high blood pressure and heart disease
A French study found that higher consumption of certain food preservatives, including sodium nitrite and potassium sorbate, is linked to increased risks of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. The analysis of 112,395 adults over eight years revealed eight preservatives associated with these health issues, with ascorbic acid (a preservative form of vitamin C) also showing a 22% spike in hypertension risk.