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The study of 112,395 people includes detailed analysis of diet and food ingredients.

Researchers found eight preservative food additives linked to high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease.

The highest risks were in people who ate the most preservatives.

Sophia Antipolis, France – 21 May 2026. Eating foods that contain common preservative food additives may increase the risks of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, according to research published in the European Heart Journal [1] today (Thursday).