Natural isn't better than chemical
Nature
Enough ways to kill us
"Man-made is bad and natural is good"
HIV
Tuberculosis
Tetanus
Etc.
Modern chemistry
New toxins
Most toxic chemicals are completely natural
Natural pesticides as toxic as synthetic pesticides
Information about chemicals and synthetics are often hold back
Difference between natural/synthetic
Natural chemicals
Produced by nature without any human intervention
Synthetic chemicals
Made by humans using methods different than those nature uses
The word "artificial" is used in food
Misconception 1
"Synthetic chemicals are more toxic than natural chemicals"
Two most toxic chemicals
Botulinum
Tetanospasmin
Causes tetanus
Natural chemicals
Million times more toxic than all synthetic chemicals
Research in California
A chemical isn't 'safe' because it's natural
Misconception 2
"Organically grown food is better for you because it’s all natural"
Organic farming still uses toxic chemicals
Organic farming uses all sorts of pesticides
Misconception 3
"Synthetic copies of natural chemicals are not as good for you"
Chemical structure exactly the same
Added components
Inactive ingredients