The Truth Behind 'Natural' and 'Artificial' Flavors: How Bad Are They Really?

You see the words 'artificially flavored' and 'naturally flavored' on ingredients packaging all the time—but what does it actually mean? What is "natural" and what is "artificial"? How bad for you are they really? Join Hank Green and find out more in this episode of SciShow!

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