{"id":2767,"date":"2026-05-22T01:08:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T04:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalmedicalpost.com\/blog\/natural-preservatives-health-risks-blood\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T01:08:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T04:08:01","slug":"natural-preservatives-health-risks-blood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalmedicalpost.com\/blog\/natural-preservatives-health-risks-blood\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Preservatives Health Risks: Blood Pressure &amp; Heart"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"medical-disclaimer\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #d97706;background:#fef3c7;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;font-size:0.92em;color:#78350f;border-radius:4px\"><strong>&#9888; <\/strong><span>This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.<\/span><\/aside>\n<p>A new French study has uncovered a troubling connection between common &#8216;natural&#8217; preservatives found in many store-bought foods and an increased risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. O estudo, publicado no European Heart Journal, acompanhou mais de 112.000 participantes e descobriu que mesmo conservantes como vitamina C e \u00e1cido c\u00edtrico podem representar riscos cardiovasculares.<\/p>\n<h2>Study Details and Key Findings<\/h2>\n<p>The study, published Wednesday in the European Heart Journal, investigated the impact of 58 preservatives on the cardiovascular health of more than 112,000 people above the age of 15. All are participating in NutriNet-Sant\u00e9, which has analyzed the diets of volunteers from across France since 2009. Os pesquisadores descobriram que conservantes comuns usados em muitos alimentos comprados em lojas para matar bact\u00e9rias e mofo estavam ligados a um risco 29% maior de press\u00e3o arterial elevada e um risco 16% maior de ataques card\u00edacos e derrames.<\/p>\n<p>Even so-called natural preservatives like citric acid and vitamin C were associated with increased cardiovascular risks, according to French research. Especificamente, esses conservantes antioxidantes usados para evitar a descolora\u00e7\u00e3o levaram a um risco 22% maior de press\u00e3o alta em pessoas que consumiam mais alimentos com esses ingredientes. O estudo acompanhou mais de 112.000 pessoas e encontrou oito conservantes ligados \u00e0 press\u00e3o arterial elevada.<\/p>\n<aside aria-label=\"Want to lower blood pressure beyond meds?\" class=\"nbn-cta nbn-cta-high-blood-pressure\" role=\"complementary\">\n<h3 class=\"nbn-cta__headline\">Want to lower blood pressure beyond meds?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"nbn-cta__context\">Heart-friendly strategies with personal follow-up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nbn-cta__action\"><a class=\"nbn-cta__button\" href=\"https:\/\/backfunnel.com.br\/sfunnel\/16716\/?utm_source=naturalmedical&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=high-blood-pressure&amp;utm_content=mid\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Chat on WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>Expert Perspectives on the Findings<\/h2>\n<p>Senior author Mathilde Touvier, principal investigator of the NutriNet-Sant\u00e9 study, explained that while antioxidants such as citric and ascorbic acid are found naturally in foods such as fruits, they are &#8216;not exactly natural&#8217; when used as preservatives. Touvier, que tamb\u00e9m \u00e9 diretora de pesquisa do Instituto Nacional de Sa\u00fade e Pesquisa M\u00e9dica da Fran\u00e7a em Paris, observou que &#8216;o \u00e1cido asc\u00f3rbico natural e o \u00e1cido asc\u00f3rbico adicionado \u2014 que pode ser fabricado quimicamente \u2014 podem ter impactos diferentes na sa\u00fade.&#8217; Ela acrescentou: &#8216;Portanto, os resultados observados aqui para esses aditivos alimentares n\u00e3o se aplicam a subst\u00e2ncias naturais encontradas em frutas e vegetais.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Nitrates and sulfur-based compounds are found in foods like red and processed meats, already known to increase the risk of heart disease. Consequentemente, essa descoberta n\u00e3o deve surpreender, segundo alguns especialistas. O estudo se soma a um crescente corpo de evid\u00eancias ligando aditivos alimentares a condi\u00e7\u00f5es cr\u00f4nicas de sa\u00fade.<\/p>\n<h2>Practical Advice for Consumers<\/h2>\n<p>In light of these findings, experts emphasize that there is no single food group to remove from the diet. &#8216;N\u00e3o h\u00e1 grupo de alimentos\/item a ser removido da dieta para resolver as coisas,&#8217; disse Hasenb\u00f6hler em um e-mail. &#8216;Esses resultados tamb\u00e9m apoiam as recomenda\u00e7\u00f5es para que os consumidores favore\u00e7am alimentos n\u00e3o processados ou minimamente processados.&#8217; Ela acrescentou que os consumidores devem escolher itens frescos, crus e n\u00e3o processados, ou, se procurarem op\u00e7\u00f5es mais r\u00e1pidas para preparar e comer, escolham &#8216;op\u00e7\u00f5es congeladas que s\u00e3o preservadas por baixa temperatura, n\u00e3o necessariamente pela adi\u00e7\u00e3o de conservantes aditivos alimentares.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>For those concerned about their cardiovascular health, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes. As descobertas do estudo ressaltam a import\u00e2ncia de ler r\u00f3tulos de alimentos e estar ciente dos conservantes adicionados, mesmo aqueles comercializados como naturais.<\/p>\n<aside aria-label=\"Want to lower blood pressure beyond meds?\" class=\"nbn-cta nbn-cta-high-blood-pressure\" role=\"complementary\">\n<h3 class=\"nbn-cta__headline\">Want to lower blood pressure beyond meds?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"nbn-cta__context\">Heart-friendly strategies with personal follow-up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nbn-cta__action\"><a class=\"nbn-cta__button\" href=\"https:\/\/backfunnel.com.br\/sfunnel\/16716\/?utm_source=naturalmedical&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=high-blood-pressure&amp;utm_content=end\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Chat on WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<section class=\"faq-section\">\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Which natural preservatives are linked to high blood pressure and heart disease?<\/h3>\n<p>Common natural preservatives like citric acid and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) were associated with a 22% greater risk of high blood pressure, according to a French study of over 112,000 people.<\/p>\n<h3>How much does the risk of high blood pressure increase with these preservatives?<\/h3>\n<p>The study found that common preservatives were linked to a 29% greater risk of elevated blood pressure and a 16% higher risk of heart attacks and stroke.<\/p>\n<h3>Are natural preservatives in fruits and vegetables the same as those added to processed foods?<\/h3>\n<p>No, according to researcher Mathilde Touvier, naturally occurring ascorbic acid and added ascorbic acid may have different health impacts, and the results for food additives do not apply to natural substances in fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsbot-related-posts\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalmedicalpost.com\/blog\/glp-1-drug-heart-attack\/\"><strong>GLP-1 drug reduces heart attack risk by 13% in study<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalmedicalpost.com\/blog\/eggs-alzheimer-s-risk-new\/\"><strong>New Study Links Eggs to Reduced Alzheimer\u2019s Risk<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalmedicalpost.com\/blog\/glp-1-weight-gain-inconsistent\/\"><strong>GLP-1 weight gain inconsistent use: Penn study findings<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<h2>Source<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2026\/05\/20\/health\/food-preservatives-heart-risk-wellness\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">edition.cnn.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"author-box\" style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#f9fafb;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;border-radius:6px;font-size:0.95em;color:#1f2937\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-size:1.05em;color:#111827\">About the author<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0\"><strong>Natural Medical Post Editorial Team<\/strong> &mdash; <em>Health &amp; Wellness Research Team<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0\">Our editorial team reviews health and wellness topics based on peer-reviewed research and trusted medical sources.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new French study of over 112,000 people found that common natural preservatives, including vitamin C and citric acid, are linked to a 29% greater risk of high blood pressure and a 16% higher risk of heart attacks and stroke. 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