Type: Toxin
Name: Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
RDA: 0
Importance- to Body:
Toxin: Respiratory, Eye, Skin, Other, Possible Carcinogen
Distribution- in Body:
Skin, Respiratory System, Area Applied
Excess Effects:
Skin Irritation, dangerous to eyes if physically exposed, Allergic Reactions
Deficiency Effects:
None Listed
Food Sources:
Cereal, Boxed Foods, Butter, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Chips, Wax Food Packaging, Rubber
Environmental/Geographic Sources:
Found in many Cosmetics, Hair Products, Deodorants, Sunscreen, Fragrances, Foods
Supplemental information: Preservative, Considered acutely toxic by the FDA, although there are disagreements, Prevents foods from becoming rancid, Synthetic Antioxidant (slows deterioration of products and keeps to keep color).
Butylated Hydroxyanisole
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Categories: Additive
Synonyms:
BHA