BLOG — NATURAL

Antonio Gomez, RDN, Nutritionist at Wholefort Industries have been using food additives for many years. Recently, a pair of additives have caught our attention, and its origins may surprise you. One of the main functions of natural additives is to extend the shelf life of food products significantly. Without additives, products would spoil faster than expected, and food mass-production industries will lose a lot of money.  Nutritionally, additives have no beneficial nutritional value. Today, more than 3000 natural and artificial additives are available in the market, not only altering preservation, but flavor-enhancing, color-enhancing, and even appearance with the advent of...

Written by Antonio Reyes RDN Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) Pantothenic Acid is a vitamin that helps a very important enzyme called ACOA that plays a key role in the synthesis and breakdown of all three major macronutrients of human metabolism being carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Best Sources: eggs, liver, and salmon. RDI: 5 mg Deficiency Growth delay, dermatitis, neurological, immune, hematological, reproductive and gastrointestinal abnormalities. Toxicity Excessive oral pantothenic acid ingestion seems to be very well-tolerated, even at doses as high as 10 to 20 g/day, is well tolerated although mild diarrhea may occur. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Pyridoxine aids in...