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C     Biphenyl - may cause nausea, vomiting, eye, nose irritation.

X A    Blue No. 1 - see FD&C Blue No. 1.

X A    Blue No. 2 - see FD&C Blue No. 2.

X    Boric acid - highly toxic; ingestion and topical application have caused poisoning.

C    Borneol - 27; may cause gastrointestinal disturbances, dizziness, convulsions.

X    Bromated flour – see potassium bromate.

X A    Brominated vegetable oil - 19, 24; has caused death in lab animals; stored in body fat; linked to major organ system damage, birth defects, growth problems; on FDA suspect list; banned in Belgium, Sweden and Great Britain.

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* S     Beta Carotene - 38; precursor to vitamin A; see
nutrient additives.

S      Beta glucans – acomponent of cellulose.

* X A      BHA - 7, 40; can cause liver and kidney damage,
behavioral problems, infertility, weakened
immune system, birth defects, cancer; should be
avoided by infants, young children, pregnant
women and those sensitive to aspirin.

* X A      BHT - 7; see BHA; banned in England.

C      Blackstrap molasses - 49; 1 Tbsp. contains 11-15
grams of sugars; contains small amounts of
minerals, but is still 65% sucrose.

* S      Biotin - B vitamin; see nutrient additives.

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C    Benzyl acetate - 27; may cause gastrointestinal
upset.

C    Benzyl acetoacetate - 27; see benzyl acetate.

C    Benzyl alcohol - 9; may cause diarrhea,
vomiting; see benzaldehyde.

C    Benzyl ethyl ether - 27; narcotic in large
amounts.

C    Benzyl formate - 27; narcotic in large amounts.

C    Bergamot - 27; may cause sensitivity to light.

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* C     Bentonite - 51; see aluminum silicate.

* C     Benzaldehyde - 9; may cause central nervous system depression, decreased sex drive, immune system stress.

* C A     Benzoate of soda - 40; can cause skin rashes, gastrointestinal upset, hyperactivity in children, neurological disorders; has caused birth defects in lab animals; moderately toxic if swallowed; those with asthma or liver problems should avoid.

* C A     Benzoic acid - 6, 40, see benzoate of soda.

* C     Benzoic aldehyde - 9; see benzaldehyde.

* C     Benzoyl peroxide - 13, 18; destroys vitamin A,
C, E, may cause skin rashes.

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C     Banana oil - see amyl acetate.

C      Barbados molasses - 49; see sucrose.

C      Barley malt - 49; 1 Tbsp. contains 6 grams of
sugar; better tolerated by people with blood
sugar disorders, all sweeteners best avoided, may
contain free glutamates; see sucrose, MSG.

* S A      Beeswax - 19, 27, 29.

o S      Beet powder – 38.

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X A    Azo dyes - 10; may cause gastrointestinal distress, nausea, hay fever, itching, high blood pressure; see artificial color....

C    Azodicarbonamide - 34; not adequately tested.

S    Azulene - naturally occuring plant compound found in chamomile tea.

S    Bakers yeast glycan - 19, 46, 51.

S    Bakers yeast protein - 33.

C A    Baking powder - 18, may contain corn; double acting may contain aluminum.

* C    Baking soda - see sodium bicarbonate.


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