Hidden Dangers: 6 Preservatives in Packaged Food Linked to Cancer and Diabetes

• Two French studies reveal common food preservatives like sodium nitrite and potassium sorbate increase cancer and Type-2 Diabetes risk.
• Preservatives, used to extend shelf life, are synthetic chemicals found in processed meats, sauces, jams, chocolates, and pastries.
• The research, published in BMJ, tracked over 170,000 people for 14 years, linking 6 specific preservatives to increased cancer risk.
• Sodium nitrite in processed meats (bacon, ham) raises prostate cancer risk by 32%; potassium nitrate increases breast cancer risk by 22%.
• 12 out of 17 studied preservatives were linked to Type 2 Diabetes, with potassium sorbate, potassium metabisulfite, and sodium nitrite showing high risk.

Why It Matters: New research links common food preservatives to increased risks of cancer and Type 2 Diabetes, urging caution.