BHT, at high doses in animal studies, has been linked to liver enlargement and changes in liver enzyme activity. The relevance of these effects to humans at typical exposure levels is currently uncertain.
High doses of butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) have been observed to cause liver enlargement and alterations in liver enzyme activity in animal studies. These effects suggest potential hepatotoxicity. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and dark urine. The relevance of these findings to human health at typical exposure levels remains uncertain due to limitations in extrapolating animal data to humans and the wide range of BHT exposure levels.
Key Information
Severity
Medium
Associated Ingredients
2 ingredients
Associated Ingredients
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a synthetic antioxidant primarily used as a preservative in foods,...
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