Thanks to Arlene Hubbard for finding this--diacetyl, a food additive which gives popcorn its buttery flavor and smell, can cross the blood brain barrier and damage nerve cells. Stick to a whole food diet (like Dr. Wahls, Dr. Jelinek, Dr. Swank) and avoid processed foods. Your brain will thank you!


Artificial butter flavoring ingredient linked to key Alzheimer's disease process
portal.acs.org