8 common food preservatives linked to higher risk of high blood pressure and heart disease
The study examined ascorbic acid in the form used as a food additive in processed foods, not vitamin C from fruits, vegetables or supplements. Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected].
- ▪The study examined ascorbic acid in the form used as a food additive in processed foods, not vitamin C from fruits, vegetables or supplements.
- ▪Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
- ▪Story tips can be sent to [email protected].
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| Original publisher | Fox News |
| Canonical URL | https://www.foxnews.com/health/8-common-food-preservatives-linked-higher-risk-high-blood-pressure-heart-disease |
| Publication time | Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:33 -0400 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-06-22T11:33:20.169Z |
| Last seen | 2026-06-22T11:33:48.197Z |
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Health 8 common food preservatives linked to higher risk of high blood pressure and heart disease Researchers tracked dietary intake over eight years and identified potentially dangerous additives By Melissa Rudy Fox News Published June 22, 2026 7:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Study finds 72% of US packaged foods are ultra-processed New research reveals 72% of packaged foods in the U.S. are ultra-processed, made of cheap ingredients with little nutritional value. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Common food preservatives may contribute to higher risks of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, according to a large French study.
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