Sodium Benzoate

You may not remember anything from biology class except that “the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.” That’s exactly what sodium benzoate attacks. A study on living yeast showed that sodium benzoate renders the mitochondria completely useless. Because this cellular function is so important, it’s no wonder that sodium benzoate is something to be avoided diligently.

If that wasn’t enough to scare you, sodium benzoate converts into a lethal carcinogenic poison when in contact with ascorbic acid found in fruit juices, candies, and cereals as a preservative.