Carrageenan May Be Carcinogenic

Carrageenan, a common and food additive that comes from red seaweed, is used as a thickener and emulsifier in many processed foods, such as ice cream, yogurt, cottage cheese, soy milk and other processed food products. Many of these products may be so-called health foods. Based on results of animal studies, it has been tagged by some as an unsafe product that may cause ulcerations and cancers of the gastrointestinal tract. According to Dr Andrew Weil, the evidence is compelling enough to avoid carrageenan in any product, especially if you have GI disorders such as irritable bowel disease.