Sodium Benzoate and Vitamin C

According to Dr. Robert J Rowen of "Second Opinion," there are some foods that can be dangerous if taken with vitamin C.

Many beverages and foods, such as soda pop, juices, pickles, salad dressings and jams contain the preservative "sodium benzoate." No evidence has been found that sodium benzoate causes any problems by itself. The problem arises when it is mixed with vitamin C; a chemical reaction creates benzene, which is a proven carcinogen.

Many companies add vitamin C to their products, such as soda pop, cereals, snack foods etc. The FDA recently tested 84 soft drink products and found that 54 of them had detectable benzene, some of which had 16 times higher levels than is allowed in drinking water.

So check the labels on your soda pop and processed foods. The best and safest thing to do is get rid of all processed foods. To quote Dr. Rowen "if God didn't make it, don't eat it."