Eric Topol

“First, these foods and beverages contain additives and industrial ingredients. It’s a long list, but here are some of the chemicals you should avoid or limit: coloring agents, sweeteners such as maltodextrin, high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice concentrates, dextrose, lactose, artificial sweeteners, hydrogenated oils, palm oil, calcium propionate, soy protein isolate, modified starches such as maltitol, calcium caseinate, hydrolyzed beef gelatin, and emulsifiers such as soy lecithin, xanthan gum, guar gum, and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides.”
― Eric Topol, Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity

“In 2024, Consumer Reports’ cover article “How to Eat Less Plastic” ranked eighty-five specific food products (Annie’s organic cheesy ravioli came out on top with 53,579 ng total phthalates per serving, followed by Wendy’s crispy chicken nuggets at 33,980 ng). Strategies suggested to limit exposure included avoiding plastic food storage containers, fast foods, and high-fat foods (higher level of plasticizers that are fat soluble); using water bottles made of glass or steel and kitchen tools made of wood or steel; and limiting use of vinyl. Despite the urgent need to address the ever-growing plastic crisis, little has been done.”
― Eric Topol, Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity