Why Is Safrole Banned?
Well, Sassafras and Sarsaparilla Both Contain Safrole, a Compound Recently Banned by the Fda Due to Its Carcinogenic Effects. Safrole Was Found to Contribute...
Well, sassafras and sarsaparilla both contain safrole, a compound recently banned by the FDA due to its carcinogenic effects. Safrole was found to contribute to liver cancer in rats when given in high doses, and thus it and sassafras or sarsaparilla-containing products were banned.
Why did the FDA ban safrole?
Safrole and oil of sassafras has been banned as a food additive by the FDA due to carcinogenic concerns, and should not be used to treat medical conditions. Sassafras is a perennial tree native to Eastern United States.
Why is safrole bad?
May Cause Liver Cancer
(26, 27) Pure safrole injection seems to be the most potent cancer-causing method. That's the main reason why the FDA outlawed safrole from food, beverage and cosmetic products in 1979.
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