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Food Product Name: Mountain Dew
Description: Carbonated beverage, commonly produced, soda, or soft drink.
Ingredients: Carbonated Water, High-fructose corn syrup, concentrated orange juice. Citric acid, natural flavors, sodium benzoate, caffeine, sodium citrate, gum Arabic, erythorbic acid, calcium disodium
EDTA, brominated vegetable oil yellow 5.
Compound Information:
Compound 1 – High-fructose Corn Syrup
Molecular Formula: C
6
H
12
O
6
isomer – organic
Summary: The majority of corn syrup is genetically engineered that has been subject to an enzymatic process meant to increase its fructose levels. Then it is mixed with pure glucose to form this delicious super-dangerous chemical. It is twice as potent and unhealthy as sugar. Consumption can increase uric acid levels, which have been linked to heart disease.
Also, it raises lactic acid threatening. In high intercellular metabolism extensive oxidation. liver so that the proper amount of insulin that in high levels can be lifeconsumption, fructose can alter which can increase aging due to
Fructose is metabolized by the pancreas does not produce the the body needs. This fructose more readily converts increasing obesity within inhibits the copper deficient, which can into fat, a reason for the the American population. It metabolism when copper have damaging effects, such as: tissue issues, heart attacks, anemia, connective high cholesterol and an inability to control blood sugar.
Compound 2 – Brominated Vegetable Oil
Molecular Formula: Br
6
C
55
H
92
O
6
(Possible variant) – Organic
Summary: Citrus flavors, such as orange, grapefruit, lemon, and lime, tend to have oily properties and as such, float to the top of liquids, such as oil in water. Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) acts as a catalyst for preventing this separation. BVO can cause headaches, fatigue, and a loss of muscle coordination and memory. Bromine is poisonous in amounts that exceed the body’s retention and can cause all different types of different symptoms that range from swollen hands to loss of walking. A potent way to counteract Bromine excess levels in the body is to introduce more Iodine, which can effectively create more stable conditions.
Compound 3 – Sodium Benzoate
Molecular Formula: NaC
7
H
5
O
2
– Organic
Summary: Sodium Benzoate is used as a preservative in many foods, especially soft drinks. It is associated with many health epidemics we are currently considerably more toxic than fructose corn syrup. Outside benzene is the main ingredient problems, including all the facing today. Sodium benzoate is either processed sugar or high the realm of “consumable” food, of Liquid Wrench, various paint

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Like many other food industry chemicals, it was originally found in an organic form in nature. Sodium benzoate has no known negative effects in its organic form; only the synthetic version has toxic effects.
Compound 4 – Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid; Calcium Disodium (EDTA)
Molecular Formula: C
10
H
12
CaN
2
Na
2
O
8
– Organic
Summary: EDTA is a prescription medicine, given by injection into the vein (intravenously) or into the muscle (intramuscularly). Intravenous EDTA is used to treat lead poisoning and brain damage caused by lead poisoning. It is also used to treat other medical conditions such as heart problems. It can have devastating effects on a person’s ability to perform accurate mental processes. EDTA is a chemical that binds and holds on to (chelates) minerals and metals such as chromium, iron, lead, mercury, copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, calcium, cobalt, manganese, and magnesium.
Compound 5 – Caffeine
Molecular Formula: C
8
H
10
N
4
O
2
– Organic
Summary: Caffeine is (was) most commonly used to raise mental awareness and to treat problems such as migraine headaches when mixed with other drugs such as aspirin and acetaminophen. High concentrations of caffeine are used as a powerful stimulant in the absence of illicit materials. Caffeine works through its ability to stimulate the central nervous system, heart, muscles and the centers that control blood pressure. It increases the amount of adrenaline pumped into the blood stream, which is the source of energy that many rely on from a day-to-day basis.
Vaccine Name: Flu Shot
Description: To counter the biological threat of the flu virus; to improve immunity against the flu.
Ingredients: Egg proteins, gelatin, polysorbate 80, formaldehyde, triton X100, sucrose, resin, gentamycin, thimerosal.
Compound Information:
Compound 1 – Polysorbate 80
Molecular Formula: C
64
H
124
O
26
– Organic
Summary: Polysorbate 80 is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier derived from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid, and is often used in food. Polysorbate 80 is an excipient that is used to stabilize aqueous formulations of medications for parenteral administration, and used as an emulsifier in the manufacture of the popular antiarrhythmic amiodarone. It has shown signs of residual

Jonathan Draney The Molecules Around Me Chemistry 1010 tissue damage. It has been tested to reduce the chances of fertility in females (particularly in lab mice).
Compound 2 – Formaldehyde
Molecular Formula: CH
2
O or HCHO – Organic
Summary: It is the simplest form of an aldehyde. It was formerly used as a disinfectant and preserving catalyst in biological specimens. It is toxic and volatile, and has been determined significantly damaging to the body.
Formaldehyde is toxic to all animals, no matter the form of intake. And yet, it is in our flu shots.
Compound 3 – Triton X-100hcs
Molecular Formula: (C
14
H
22
O(C
2
H
4
O)
9-10
) – Organic
Summary: Triton X-100 is a nonionic octylphenol ethoxylate surfactant which has a hydrophilic polyethylene oxide chain and an aromatic hydrocarbon lipophilic or hydrophobic group. It also has excellent detergency used in multiple applications including textiles and agrochemicals such as cleaning products, paint, pulp, paper, metalworking fluid, oilfield, etc.
Compound 4 – Gentamicin
Molecular Formula: C
21
H
43
N
5
O
7
– Organic
Summary: Gentamicin is antibiotic composed of gentamicin fractions. It is used to bacterial infections. bactericidal antibiotic
30S subunit of the interrupting protein an bacterial synthesis. aminoglycoside a mixture of related components and treat many types of
Gentamicin is a that works by binding the ribosome,
Compound 5 – Thimerosal
Molecular Formula: C
9
H
9
HgNaO
2
S
Summary: Thimerosal is an ethylmercury preservative added to some vaccines. Studies show that children injected with
Thimerosal had traces of mercury, a highly toxic chemical.
Dosage has been reduced in order to prevent long-term damage.
Unfortunately, Thimerosal is used in many vaccines still after the knowledge of its mercury-related issues that present a threat to user safety.

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Hygiene Product Name: Crest 3D White Vivid Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste, Radiant Mint
Description: Clears teeth by removing tooth stains and plaque; to clean, whiten, and protect.
Ingredients: Water, Sorbitol, Hydrated Silica, Disodium
Pyrophosphate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Flavor, Cellulose Gum,
Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Saccharin, Mica, Polyethylene,
Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Titanium Dioxide, Blue 1 Lake.
Compound Information:
Compound 1 – Sorbitol
Molecular Formula: C
6
H
14
O
6
– Organic
Summary: Sorbital is commonly used as a laxative to treat such conditions as constipation. This is its most common use.
Compound 2 – Disodium Pyrophosphate
Molecular Formula: Na
2
H
2
P
2
O
7
– Inorganic
Summary: Disodium pyrophosphate is commonly used in baking foods, such as cakes, in order to reduce the time necessary for fermentation. It also determines the consistency of other food items, such as cooked noodles. It is used as a buffering and chelating agent in canned and processed seafood. Sodium acid pyrophosphate is used to remove iron stains in leather treatment. It also prevents hydrogen peroxide from oxidizing, and is used with sulphamic acid to clean dairy products as well as oil-well drilling fluid.
Compound 3 – Cellulose Gum
Molecular Formula: C
6
H
7
O
2
(OH)
2
OCH
2
COONa – Organic
Summary: Cellulose commonly found in
It used in cosmetic shaving cream, masks, and in some and antacids. It is ability to thicken, gum is a substance many household products. products such as hair gel, shampoos and beauty medicines such as laxatives popular because of its stabilize, and emulsify. It is found in many ice products. The human capable of breaking down cellulose gum, which allows it to harmlessly pass through the body without having nearly any residual effects. It has been found to be safe. creams and other frozen digestive track is not

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Compound 4 – Xanthan Gum
Molecular Formula: C
35
H
49
O
29
– Organic
Summary: Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide secreted by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris, used as a food additive and rheology modifier, commonly used as a food thickening agent and a stabilizer. It is used in medicine to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, specifically in those who have diabetes. It can also be used as a saliva replacement for those who have a particular disease known as Sjogren’s Syndrome.
When ingested, Xantham gum expands in the intestine, helping the process of digestion continue. It is one of the top
30 most popular ingredients used in the food industry, used as an additive. It has no really significant side effects.
Compound 5 – Blue 1 Lake
Molecular Formula: C
37
H
34
N
2
Na
2
O
9
S
3
(possible variation) – Organic
Summary: Blue 1 is an artificial coloring typically found in beverages, candy, baked goods and other consumables, including liquid antibiotics. It is sometimes also called Brilliant Blue. Blue 1 is a petroleum-derived triphenylmethane. According to research done by Food Safety News, Blue 1 caused cancer in specimens of domestic animals. Symptoms include headaches, migraines, anxiety, crying and fatigue. Blue 1 has also been linked to hyperactivity and behavior problems in children. It has also shown to cause chromosomal damage, which can actually change the chromosomes within cells.

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