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Glyoxal
A reactive alpha-dicarbonyl compound formed as a byproduct in food processing and metabolism, known to cause protein and DNA modification. Not approved as a food additive by the FDA.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Nov 12, 2025
Health score-3.0
-5Poor5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Potential cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, protein cross-linking, formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), possible contribution to inflammation and chronic diseases
Benefits
None