Butter Popcorn Chemical Linked To Alzheimer’s August 10, 2012 11:00 AM
NEW YORK (CBS NEWS) - An ingredient used in artificial butter flavoring for popcorn may worsen the effects of an abnormal brain protein that’s been linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
A new study in Chemical Research in Toxicology examined diacetyl (DA), an ingredient used to produce the buttery flavor and smell in microwave popcorn, margarine, candy, baked goods and even pet food. It is also created naturally in fermented drinks like beer, and gives some chardonnay wines its buttery taste, according to the study..............................>>>>..............>>>>....................http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2012/08/10/butter-popcorn-chemical-linked-to-alzheimers/
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