BHT
Preservatives, Stabilizer
Potentially Harmful
Details
Definition
An organic compound used in food, cosmetics and industrial fluids to prevent oxidation and free radical formation.
AKAs
Butylated Hydroxytoluene
Health Impact
In certain studies, BHT has been shown to have a carcinogenic (cancer-causing) effect, promoting the growth of tumors in animals.
Sources
Butylated hydroxytoluene
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Butylated-hydroxytoluene[Toxicology of the synthetic antioxidants BHA and BHT in comparison with the natural antioxidant vitamin E]
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8493816/Final report on the safety assessment of BHT(1)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12396675/Reading ingredients made easy. For quicker, healthier decisions.
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