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Glycine Side Effects

Glycine E640 is a white crystalline powder with a sweet taste. It is often used as a flavoring or a sweetener in combination with DL-alanine or Citric acid. Glycine is used in alcoholic beverages, peanut jams, and edible salt and vinegar. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has
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DL Aspartic Acid Side Effects

DL-Aspartic Acid is a white crystalline powder that is odorless with a slightly acidic taste. It is soluble in acid and is insoluble in alcohol. DL-Aspartic Acid can be added to drinks as a nutritional supplement and can be used in medicine as an ammonia detoxicating agent. Though it’s considered
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D-Aspartic Acid Side Effects

Aspartic acid, also known as aspartate, is an α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. Similar to all other amino acids it contains an amino group and a carboxylic acid. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects. What Is D-Aspartic Acid? D-Aspartic Acid
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Betaine Monohydrate Side Effects

Betaine Monohydrate is a white crystalline powder used as a food additive to improve the quality of meat and provide enhanced stability for micronutrients such as vitamins A and B. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects. What Is Betaine Monohydrate? Betaine (Trimethylglycine) is an amino acid.
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Betaine Side Effects

Betaine is a white crystalline powder used as a food additive to improve the quality of meat and provide enhanced stability for micronutrients such as vitamins A and B. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects. What Is Betaine? Betaine (Trimethylglycine) is an amino acid. It is
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Hordenine HCl Side Effects

Hordenine HCl is used as a dietary supplement. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects. What Is Hordenine HCl? Hordenine HCL is an alkaloid of the phenethylamine, used as supplement. Hordenine is best known as a central nervous stimulant that assists in weight loss in sports nutriton supplements. Possible Side
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D-Glucuronolactone Side Effects

Glucuronolactone is a natural, white solid compound. It is odorless and soluble in hot and cold water. Glucuronolactone is commonly used as a detoxifier in energy drinks. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects. What Is D-Glucuronolactone? D-Glucuronolactone is used as a supplement in certain sports energy drinks; most notably
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Polysorbate 20 Side Effects

Polysorbate 20 E432 is a polysorbate-type nonionic surfactant formed by the ethoxylation of sorbitan before the addition of lauric acid. Though Polysorbate 20 E432 is considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects. What Is Polysorbate 20 E432? Polysorbate 20 E432 is a yellow to amber liquid with a
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Polysorbate 80 Side Effects

Polysorbate 80 E433 also known as Tween 80.It is an amber/golden-colored viscous liquid. It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan (chemical compounds derived from the dehydration of sugar alcohol) and oleic acid, a fatty acid found in animal and vegetable fats. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous
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Sodium stearoyl lactylate Side Effects

Sodium stearoyl lactylate, or SSL, is used as a food emulsifier in baked goods and processed foods, including breads, sour cream, salad dressings, soups, cheese products, crackers, cookies and puddings. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects. What Is Sodium stearoyl lactylate? Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (Powder) is a non-toxic,
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Sodium Stearate Side Effects

Sodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid. This white solid is the most common soap. It is found in many types of solid deodorants, rubbers, latex paints, and inks. It is also a component of some food additives and food flavorings. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects. What Is
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Potassium Stearate Side Effects

Potassium stearate, one of many stearate salts, is used in the formulation of cosmetics and personal care products. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects. What Is Potassium Stearate? Potassium Stearate is an emulsifier: it prevents the oily and liquid parts of a formula from separating. It can also
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Non dairy creamer Side Effects

Non-dairy creamers or coffee whiteners are liquid or granular substances intended to substitute for milk or cream as an additive to coffee, tea, hot chocolate or other beverages. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects. What Is Non dairy creamer ? Non dairy creamer is a white
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Glycerol monostearate Side Effects

Glycerol monostearate, commonly known as GMS, is an organic molecule used as an emulsifier. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects. What Is Glycerol monostearate? Glycerol monostearate also known as Distilled Monoglyceride (DMG), is a high efficient food emulsifier with many uses including; emulsifying, dispersing, stabilizing, foaming,
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