Food labels can be very confusing. In fact, many of us completely ignore them. If you look at the ingredients in many processed foods, you’ve probably tried to pronounce some of the chemical compounds listed in the ingredients. The food industry adds chemicals to food to either enhance flavor and color, or to preserve shelf life. There are thousands of accepted food additives and some may have important health implications.

In today’s episode, we discuss just a few additives you might want to keep an eye out for next time you go to the grocery store.

Today on The Lab Report: 
3:20 MSG – monosodium glutamate
6:40 Nitrites and nitrates
9:55 The “Name that Food” game
12:45 Sulfites are everywhere
13:55 Maraschino cherries are polarizing?
15:20 Sulfites as a top food allergen
16:55 Food colorings, FD&C, lakes, and blue rats
21:25 Artificial vs. natural flavoring

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Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

Food labels can be very confusing. In fact, many of us completely ignore them. If you look at the ingredients in many processed foods, you’ve probably tried to pronounce some of the chemical compounds listed in the ingredients. The food industry adds chemicals to food to either enhance flavor and color, or to preserve shelf life. There are thousands of accepted food additives and some may have important health implications.
In today’s episode, we discuss just a few additives you might want to keep an eye out for next time you go to the grocery store.
Today on The Lab Report: 
<ul>
<li>3:20 MSG – monosodium glutamate</li>
<li>6:40 Nitrites and nitrates</li>
<li>9:55 The “Name that Food” game</li>
<li>12:45 Sulfites are everywhere</li>
<li>13:55 Maraschino cherries are polarizing?</li>
<li>15:20 Sulfites as a top food allergen</li>
<li>16:55 Food colorings, FD&amp;C, lakes, and blue rats</li>
<li>21:25 Artificial vs. natural flavoring</li>
</ul>
Additional Resources:
<a href="https://connect.gdx.net/">Genova Connect </a> **PROMO CODE TheLabReport for 20% off your purchase**
Subscribe, Rate, &amp; Review The Lab Report
Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.
Don’t forget to <a href="https://www.gdx.net/">visit our website</a>, like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/genova.diagnostics/">Facebook</a>, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/genova_gdx">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genovadiagnostics/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/genova-diagnostics">LinkedIn</a>. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: <a href="mailto:podcast@gdx.net">podcast@gdx.net</a>.
And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit <a href="https://connect.gdx.net/">Genova Connect</a>.
Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

The world of medicine can be challenging. Clinicians and patients are always looking for more options, more effective treatments… and in the end, more answers. What if there was a way to practice medicine that digs deeper and offers a new perspective? Functional medicine focuses on addressing root causes of disease. At Genova Diagnostics we’ve watched this field evolve and grow for over 35 years….

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