E321 (E 300-399 Antioxidants, minerals and acidity regulators)

Name : BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE (BHT)

Warning : Migraine damage the liver

Comment : Obtained from oil. See also described for E 320.

E950 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : Acesulfame-K

Warning : It may be a carcinogen.

Comment : Non-caloric sweetener 200 times sweeter than sugar. Used in confections, frozen desserts, confectionery, dairy products, medicines, cosmetics, mouthwash, and especially in beverages. CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest) includes artificial sweeteners - aspartame, saccharin and acesulfame K in its list of "Ten Worst supplements." They cause tumors in experimental animals and increases the risk of cancer development in humans.

E951 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : aspartame

Warning : Can cause allergic reactions.

Comment : Artificial sweetener with many side effects. Some people are allergic to it, the most common side effect with their migraine pain.

E420 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : sorbitol

Warning : Laxative effect!

Comment : Sweetener which is prepared by a synthetic route from glucose or fruit. Used in sucking sweets, dried fruits, confectionery, sweets, low calorie foods, medicinal syrups, drops, and is one of the most commonly used preservatives in cosmetics. Can cause digestive disorders.

E451 (E 400-499 Tires, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers)

Name : triphosphate

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : No evidence of adverse effects.

E965 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : maltitol

Warning : Possible stomach problems

Comment : Hardly degraded by digestive enzymes. Used in cakes, candies, dried fruit, low calorie foods. In high doses laxative effect.

E170 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : calcium carbonate

Warning : No evidence of adverse side effects

Comment : Mineral salt which is used in toothpaste, white paints, detergents. Can be extracted from rocks or bones of animals. Sometimes used to reduce the acidity of the wine and increase the stability of frozen fruits and vegetables. In high doses is toxic.

E171 (E 100-199 Dyes)

Name : titanium dioxide

Warning : No evidence of adverse side effects

Comment : White dye used in toothpaste, white paints. No evidence of adverse effects.

E500 (E 500-599 Mineral salts, pH regulators and humectants)

Name : Sodium bicarbonate

Warning : No evidence of adverse effects.

Comment : Soda. In small amounts, no side effects.

E903 (E 900-999 Other)

Name : carnauba wax

Warning : Can cause allergic reactions.

Comment : Derived from palm growing in South America. Use in cosmetics, in the manufacture of ink and coating of fruits. Can cause allergic reactions.