Found in many industrial products and cleaners such as:

• flooring strippers

• brick cleaners

• and cements

Although ammonium and ammonia are essential to proper kidney function and maintaining an acid-base balance within the body, chronic high levels of the chemical can ruin delicate blood vessels and cause harm on the cellular level.

Ammonium hydroxide as one of the key ingredients (ammonia gas) used as the in making “pink slime“.

(McDonald’s, Burger King and Taco Bell restaurants have recently stopped this practice)

I’m with all the millions of people that boycotted ”
Pink SLIME“.
Ammonia may be used as a de-foaming agent used in the manufacture of paper and paperboard.

You will find it in Red Cell®
By Farnam Companies, Inc.

Other Declared Ingredients:
Water, Ferric Sulfate,
Ammonium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Choline Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Sorbitol, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Vitamin E supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, D-activated Animal Sterol irradiated (source of Vitamin D-3), Copper Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Manganese Sulfate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Saccharin Sodium, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Cobalt Sulfate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfate complex, Sodium Benzoate (a preservative), Niacinamide, Sodium Bicarbonate, Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Kelp Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Artificial Cherry Flavoring, FD&C Red #40 and Potassium Sorbate (a preservative).

Ammonia can be mixed with water and sold as ammonium hydroxide, ammonia poses health risks and hazards that require proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe use and handling procedures.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted ammonium hydroxide status as a GRAS or Generally Recognized as Safe, substance in 1974.

Imagine that!
References For #1

ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS / food additives
Like artificial coloring, artificial flavoring’s often seen in seriously processed feeds and supplements.

These products are so deficient of naturally occurring flavor that cheap synthetic versions impersonate the real thing.

Artificial flavors try to fool the horse into “tasting” apple or cherry or carrot while saving manufacturers money and masking the “icky” taste.

Side effects include allergic reactions, unexplained weight gain, bloating and flatulence.

You may also see episodes of weakness, skin rashes, dermatitis, eczema, can affect enzymes, RNA and thyroid tumors.

You will find it in Nimble Supreme by Adeptus Animal Nutrition, Inc

Other Declared Ingredients: Corn distiller’s dried grain with solubles, glucosamine HCl, dextrose, stabilized flax meal, hydrolyzed collagen, ascorbic acid (stabilized), zinc-methionine complex, manganese amino acid complex, copper amino acid complex, silicon dioxide, artificial flavors, propionic acid & mixed tocopherols as preservatives

Also found in: SmartDigest®
SmartSupplements by SmartPak

Other Declared Ingredients: Active Dry Yeast, Brewers Yeast, Citric Acid, Coconut Oil, dl-Alpha Tocopherol, Distillers Grains with Solubles, Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Extract, Dried Enterococcus Lactis Fermentation Extract, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Extract, Dried Lactobacillus Lactis Fermentation Extract, Fenugreek Seed, Fructooligosaccharides, Linseed Meal, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Rice Bran, Vegetable Oil (cold pressed), Whole Sweet Whey, Yeast Extract (Mannanoligosaccharides).

These flavors can be made from hundreds of chemicals.

Some imitation vanilla flavorings use ingredients from petroleum or paper-mill waste.

The presence of many fake flavorings indicates that the product is
compensating for real flavor found in real foods, herbs and plants.

Artificial flavorings may contain substances such as hydrolyzed vegetable protein or monosodium glutamate.

Manufacturers have the right to make flavorings a trade secret, giving little to no information about the actual flavoring ingredients.

Ask yourself, what are they trying to do by adding artificial flavors and why?

References For #2

Known to be unfavorably affecting and suppressing the immune system.

Previous research has shown that stearic acid suppresses T cells—your natural killer cells—which are a key factor of your immune system
.

Many supplement makers are adding (magnesium
stearate) as a flow agents into their manufacturing.

The crucial reason is to keep ingredients from sticking to equipment during mixing.

Manufacturing becomes quicker and cheaper.

Not using them merely adds to manufacturing costs and there is plainly no rationale why this ingredient is added for your horses advantage.

You will find it in
Cosamin DS

Other Declared Ingredients:
Sodium (as bound to Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate), Vitamin C (as Manganese Ascorbate), Manganese (as Manganese Ascorbate), High Purity Glucosamine HCl 99%, Low Molecular weight Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate 95%, Mixed Glycosaminoglycan, gelatin, water, magnesium stearate, and titanium dioxide.

Also found in Cosequin® HA + Cosequin® HA + ASU Treats By Nutramax Laboratories

According to a study, stearic acid causes the collapse of cell membrane dependability which, ultimately, can destroy cell function.
Magnesium stearate might be on the verge of getting axed from supplements altogether.

For companies manufacturing without magnesium stearate, it is evidence that they’ve been correct all along. References For #3

BHA keeps fats from becoming rancid. BHT also prevents oxidative rancidity of fats.

It preserves food odor, color, and flavor.

The oxidative characteristics and/or metabolites of BHA and BHT may contribute to carcinogenicity or tumorigenicity;

There is evidence that certain persons may have difficulty metabolizing BHA and BHT, resulting in health and behavior changes.

BHA and BHT have been found by some studies to cause cancer in rats.

You will find it in
Weight Builder
By Farnam Companies, Inc.

Other Declared Ingredients: Maize distiller’s grains with solubles dehydrated, heat stabilized flax meal, calcium carbonate, partially hydrogenated vegetable fat, propionic acid, mixed tocopherols (a natural preservative), BHT/BHA (as a preservative), artificial flavor.

Also found in Hard Keeper Solution By Vita-Flex Nutrition

Other Declared Ingredients: Corn distiller’s dried grains with solubles, soybean oil, ground flax, calcium carbonate, Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product dehydrated, Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product dehydrated, Enterococcus faecium fermentation product dehydrated, Lactobacillus fermentum fermentation product dehydrated, Bifidobacterium longum fermentation product dehydrated, Lactobacillus casei fermentation product dehydrated, Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product dehydrated, Pediococcus acidilactici fermentation product dehydrated, dried Aspergillus niger fermentation product dehydrated, Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation product dehydrated, Bacillus subtilis fermentation product dehydrated, dextrose, natural and artificial flavors; BHA, BHT, Citric Acid and propyl gallate (as preservatives).

Also found in Joint Combo Hoof & Coat By Horse Health Products

Other Declared Ingredients:
Alfalfa meal, dehydrated; artificial flavor, BHT and BHA (preservatives), calcium carbonate, calcium propionate, calcium sulfate, cane molasses, heat-stabilized flax meal, soybean oil, dehydrated; wheat middlings.

Also found in Quitt
By Farnam Companies, Inc.

Other Declared Ingredients:
dehydrated alfalfa meal, wheat middlings, sodium acetate, vegetable oil, dicalcium phosphate, dried beet molasses, ammonium lignosulfonate, magnesium sulfate,
calcium propionate, potassiumsulfate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, ascorbic acid (source of vitamin C), choline chloride, artificial flavor, manganese oxide, zinc oxide, copper sulfate, niacin, calcium pantothenate, vitamin E supplement, riboflavin, vitamin A supplement, potassium iodate, cobalt carbonate, sodium selenite, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, BHT, BHA (preservatives). Additional Reading

• Adverse Effects of Some ‘Inactive’ Ingredients – Summary of health effects reported for dyes and preservatives, including food colors, BHA, BHT, sodium benzoate, nitrates, nitrites, and monosodium glutamate.
• Chemical Cuisine: CSPI’s Guide to Food Additives – This site includes a glossary, explanation of cancer testing, alphabetical listing of additives, and a list of additives that have been banned.
• Common Food Additives – CNN In-Depth provides this chart listing additives and their chemistry, uses, common products containing the additives, and reported side effects.
• Do Food Additives Subtract from Health? – This is a Businessweek article about the effects of additive on health.
• Fresh Look at Food Preservatives – Judith E. Foulke provides an overview of preservative use and regulation, she specifically discusses BHA, BHT, and sulfites.
• Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Homepage – This site discusses the inability of damaged nervous tissue to metabolize specific toxins.
• Some Studies on BHT and BHA – The Feingold Association maintains this collection of links to references. Excerpts are included from selected article.

References For #4

Many manufacturers use sodium benzoate to prevent mold.

This chemical can damage mitochondria in cells, which leads to neuro-degenerative diseases.
Sodium benzoate has the ability to deprive the cells of oxygen, break down the immune system and
cause cancer.

The FDA says it is safe because the amount used to preserve foods is low, but do not ever combine it with vitamin C or E as this causes benzene to be formed.

This is dangerous. Benzene is a known carcinogen, which means it causes cancer.

Sodium benzoate is the cheapest mold inhibitor on the market.

You will find it in
Thia-Cal by Finish Line

Other Declared Ingredients: Corn gluten, salt, potassium chloride, calcium lactate, magnesium sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, natural and artificial flavors, sodium benzoate.

Liquid: Water, salt, potassium chloride, calcium lactate, natural and artificial flavors, saccharin sodium, thiamine monoitrate, magnesium sulfate,
sodium benzoate, xanthan gum.

Also found in
B-Kalm Paste
by Farnam Companies, Inc.

Other Declared Ingredients: Dextrose, ethyl alcohol, ground limestone, potassium sorbate, sodium bentonite, sodium benzoate, sodium saccharin, thiamine hydrochloride with artificial flavor and color, water, xantham gum. Acidic foods tend to grow bacteria, mold and yeast more easily than non-acidic foods, so the sodium benzoate extends the shelf life while it shortens human life. References For #5

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References Listed By Ingredient

Links with short snippet

REFERENCES – #1 Amonium HYDROXIDE

• http://www.naturalnews.com/035517_pink_slime_ammonium_hydroxide_burgers.html#ixzz2TPrkELFbAlthough ammonium and ammonia are essential to proper kidney function and maintaining an acid-base balance within the body, chronic high levels of the chemical can ruin delicate blood vessels and cause harm on the cellular level…
• http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/poison/ammonium-hydroxide-poisoning/overview.htmlAmmonium hydroxide is found in many industrial products and cleaners such as flooring strippers, brick cleaners, and cements…
• http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/04/us-food-ammonia-idUSBRE8331B420120404a new wave of consumers discovered that hamburgers often contained ammonia-treated beef, or what critics dub “pink slime”…
• http://www.statefundca.com/safety/safetymeeting/SafetyMeetingArticle.aspx?ArticleID=433Ammonia can be mixed with water and sold as ammonium hydroxide, ammonia poses health risks and hazards that require proper use of personal protective equipment…
• http://life.gaiam.com/article/10-worst-food-additives-where-they-lurk

REFERENCES – #2

• http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=1533006Artificial Colors and Flavors Dangers most artificial flavorings are derived from petroleum. They have been shown to affect the RNA, thyroid, and enzymes…
• http://voices.yahoo.com/artificial-natural-flavorings-avoid-them-all-326680.htmlMost have not been studied for safety or toxicity. They are all synthesized chemicals that don’t even have common names. Most artificial flavors actually contain many chemical ingredients, not just one. Many of those chemicals are volatile…
• http://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelhennessey/2012/08/27/living-in-color-the-potential-dangers-of-artificial-dyes/Yellows #1, #2, #3, and #4 are among the others that have since been made illegal, and Yellow #5 is currently undergoing further testing for links to hyperactivity, anxiety, migraines and cancer (the color has already been banned in many European countries)…
• http://www.livestrong.com/article/502241-the-risks-of-maltodextrin/#ixzz2TQK8aFPZMaltodextrin is an artificial sugar that has a mild, sweet taste. Maltodextrin is also known as a polysaccharide and manufacturers create this artificial sugar by applying acids or other enzymes to cornstarch…

REFERENCES – #3 Magnesium Sterate

• http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/06/23/whole-food-supplement-dangers.aspxMagnesium stearate is a commonly used and potentially harmful additive found in many supplements. This is a substance I have warned about for a long time because of its subtle ability to cause possible harm to your intestine, possibly even preventing the proper absorption of nutrients…
• http://ic.steadyhealth.com/magnesium_stearate_danger.htmlMost abundant natural sources of the substance in question are known to be palm oil and hydrogenated cottonseed.These substances are, on the other hand, most often employed as lubricants for machines that are involved in the production of supplements.

• In terms of their safety, the oils in question are well known for their ill-content (harmful toxins and hazardous pesticides) and potential severe ill-effects on the human health in general. Exactly out of this reason magnesium stearate is regarded as extremely harmful by experts and professionals…
• http://www.wellsphere.com/autism-autism-spectrum-article/are-you-being-poisoned-the-danger-of-magnesium-stearate-and-stearic-acid-in-our-health-supplements/753766Are You Being Poisoned? The Danger of Magnesium Stearate and Stearic Acid In Our Health Supplements…

REFERENCES – #4 BHT BHA

• http://www.stopkillingmykids.com/bht-bha/In addition to causing hyperactivity in children, BHT and BHA are considered carcinogens by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Yet the FDA allows them to be used in foods?! What’s wrong with this picture???
• http://chemistry.about.com/od/foodcookingchemistry/a/bha-bht-preservatives.htm However, the same chemical properties which make BHA and BHT excellent preservatives may also be implicated in health effects.The oxidative characteristics and/or metabolites of BHA and BHT may contribute to carcinogenicity or tumorigenicity; however the same reactions may combat oxidative stress.
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8493816BHA induces in animals tumours of the forestomach, which are dose dependent, whereas BHT induces liver tumours in long-term experiments

REFERENCES – #5 Sodium benzoate

• http://www.livestrong.com/article/29302-dangers-preservatives/#ixzz2NYxbIgLIMany soda manufacturers use sodium benzoate to prevent mold. This chemical can damage mitochondria in cells, which leads to neuro-degenerative diseases.
• http://www.naturalnews.com/033726_sodium_benzoate_cancer.htmlSodium benzoate is a preservative that promotes cancer and kills healthy cells
• http://eyeopening.xomba.com/sodium_benzoate_why_you_should_avoid_preservativeSodium Benzoate: Why You Should Avoid This Preservative

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