Sulfites and Health Risks Highlighted by Experts
Health & Fitness News Service reports that up to ten percent of the nation’s nine million asthmatics may be sulfite sensitive, with nonasthmatics also at risk. Sulfites preserve and color foods in restaurants and processed items, often without odor or taste. Symptoms include asthma-like breathing issues, dizziness, hives, and possibly shock. Dr. Ronald Simon links oxygen deprivation to sulfite reactions. a enzyme deficiency in nonasthmatics can impede sulfite deactivation.
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Ronald Simon
Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation
la Jolla
Calif
Dr. Simon
With vitamins more isn't necessarily better
In early science, vitamins were identified as essential organic nutrients that the body cannot synthesize. They act as catalysts in energy use, speeding metabolic reactions, but do not supply energy themselves. Americans spend about 3 billion annually on supplements, yet only around 1 percent is medically necessary.
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Victor Herbert
E Hematology and Nutrition Research
Bronx
N.Y
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Herbert
National Academy of Sciences
William Jarvis
Department of Public-Health Science
Loma Linda University
California
The
National Council Against Health Fraud
Tall rumor about Mrs Fields cookies ends in billing mix
Local readers spread a tale claiming Mrs Fields offered a chocolate chip cookie recipe for 250 dollars. A caller allegedly paid by credit card and received the recipe and a $250 charge, tracing to a misheard price. The piece invites readers to page 12B for more.
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Asou
Mrs. Fields Cookies
Mrs. Fields
Mrs. Fields Cookie Company
Greene
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