One ground breaking study found that
sodium benzoate increases hyperactivity in children and can lead to behavioral and learning problems (5), along with other certain coloring agents.
Not exact matches
When the
sodium benzoate entered the mice's brains, it
increased CREB, decreased GABRA5, and stimulated the plasticity (ability to change) of hippocampal neurons.
Additionally, one study found that
sodium benzoate may
increase hyperactivity in some children.
Other studies suggest
sodium benzoate, a preservative in soda, may directly affect the lungs: It
increases the amount of
sodium in the body while reducing the availability of potassium, causing asthma as well as eczema.
In a 2011 study, it was shown that
Sodium Benzoate significantly
increased damage to DNA.
Research has found that artificial colours and
sodium benzoate preservative in the diet can result in
increased hyperactivity.