While doing some research i discovered that Sodium Benzoate is a very real health risk, it's a preservative in many beverages, also called E211. USA FDA & UK are concerned, with UK parliment wanting answers. Although the drinks industry isn't listening while counting their $!
Anyway here's the link read for yourself, Coke have actually done something about it this year, and withdrawn it from diet coke. Although the food standard agencies are ignoring scientific facts from last year, an investigation is being held. A bio-chemist claims it reacts with vitamin C, and changes into benzene, read all links, because you will also see, that additives have been banned, especially colours, that cause hyperactivity and allergic reactions in children. The sodium benzoate makes you age more quickly and its in all fizzy drinks as a preservative, so drink vinegar, your much safer! At least the latter is 100% natural!
I also have a report on vinegars, which will surprise you all too, especially when it shows Apple Cider vinegar against other vinegars, although you will have to PM me with email address. The report is done in Canada on various vinegars on the market.
It actually busts many myths of Apple Cider Vinegar, in terms of health benefits against some other vinegars, I would recommend it to anyone, that is concerned with health and lifestyle changes.
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some soft drinks may harm your health
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