Sulfites
Description
Sulfites are Salt of Sulfurous Acid (and also including Sulfur Dioxide which is not strictly speaking a Sulfite).
Toxic Effects of Sulfites
Respiratory System
Sulfites may exacerbate Asthma in susceptible persons. [1]
Sulfites may Interfere with these Substances
Vitamins
Sulfites may destroy Vitamin B1. [1]
Commercial Usage of Sulfites
Food Processing Methods
Sulfites are commonly used as Food Preservatives or Antioxidants by the food processing industry. They are commonly present in:
Dried Fruits
Instant Potato mix
These Substances may Facilitate the Detoxification of Sulfites from the Body
Enzymes
Sulfite Oxidase (an endogenous enzyme produced from Molybdenum) facilitates the detoxification of Sulfites (by converting them to harmless Sulfates).
Minerals
Molybdenum may facilitate the detoxification of Sulfites (due to its role as a cofactor for the Sulfite Oxidase enzyme that detoxifies Sulfites). [3]
Types of Sulfites
Potassium Bisulfite
Potassium Metabisulfite
Sodium Bisulfite
Sulfur Dioxide
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