Article: HOLD THE HEALTH FOOD\Study Artificial flavoring good for hearts.(News)(Statistical Data Included)

Byline: Daniel Q. Haney Associated Press

A new study suggests health-food enthusiasts got it all wrong: Artificial flavorings in everything from barbecue potato chips to toothpaste may actually be good for you.

The reason: All sorts of artificial flavors contain salicylates, a chemical cousin of aspirin. And aspirin is known to reduce the risk of heart attacks by preventing blood clots.

The new study found that people take in the equivalent of one baby aspirin a day from the artificial flavorings put in processed foods.

The researchers say Americans' taste for artificial flavorings may help explain why fewer people are dying from heart ...

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