About Butylated Hydroxytoluene
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a synthetic antioxidant used as a food preservative and in various industrial applications. It helps prevent or slow down the oxidation of materials, extending their shelf life. While generally recognized as safe (GRAS) in small quantities, some controversy surrounds its potential health effects at higher doses.
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Compare All Forms
Compare different forms of Butylated Hydroxytoluene by bioavailability, conversion rates, and active ingredient content:
| Form | Tier | Steps |
Butylated Hydroxytoluene (mg) |
Bioavailability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) | Tier 3 | 3 | — | Basic/low bioavailability form. Cheap raw material with poor absorption or high GI distress. Often poorly utilized by the body, requires 3+ conversion steps. | View → |