Posted on 12/20/2022 10:44:18 PM PST by ConservativeMind
Long-term consumption of Allura Red food dye can be a potential trigger of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, says Waliul Khan. Researchers using experimental animal models of IBD found that continual exposure to Allura Red AC harms gut health and promotes inflammation.
The dye directly disrupts gut barrier function and increases the production of serotonin, a hormone/neurotransmitter found in the gut, which subsequently alters gut microbiota composition leading to increased susceptibility to colitis.
Khan said Allura Red (also called FD&C Red 40 and Food Red 17), is a common ingredient in candies, soft drinks, dairy products and some cereals. The dye is used to add color and texture to foodstuffs, often to attract children.
"This study demonstrates significant harmful effects of Allura Red on gut health and identifies gut serotonin as a critical factor mediating these effects," said Khan.
"What we have found is striking and alarming, as this common synthetic food dye is a possible dietary trigger for IBDs. This research is a significant advance in alerting the public on the potential harms of food dyes that we consume daily," he said.
"The literature suggests that the consumption of Allura Red also affects certain allergies, immune disorders and behavioral problems in children, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder."
Khan said that IBDs are serious chronic inflammatory conditions of the human bowel that affect millions of people worldwide. While not fully understood, studies have shown that dysregulated immune responses, genetic factors, gut microbiota imbalances, and environmental factors can trigger these conditions.
Khan said that environmental triggers for IBDs include the typical Western diet, which includes processed fats, red and processed meats, sugar and a lack of fiber. He added that the Western diet and processed food also includes large amounts of various additives and dyes.
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One of the dyes in a certain gatorade flavor gets me.
I do not know what dye or coloring that ‘Dial Gold’ soap has but it turned my white towels and shower walls orange.
I switched to another soap and that issue went away.
the cancer or the radiation
was there ever cancer before xrays ?
the cancer or the radiation
was there ever cancer before xrays ?
Goes back at least to 1600 B.C.
Of course what they don't tell you is that the aliens who were helping build the pyramids were using x-rays. :)
I know red #40 has been around forever. We have so many additives, preservatives, and dyes in our processed foods, it’s really hard to avoid them.
I know I know, one route to take is VEGAN😝 but we’re meat eaters!
Well, I made it this far (68 1/2 years), I guess I’ll keep going….
Uh oh, past my bedtime.
Later…😴
Candy canes?
We've come a long way since Red Dye #1 (banned in 1961), Red Dye #2 (red M&Ms eliminated in 1976) and Red Dye #3 (multiple attempts to ban over 40 years).
carrageenan is another pro-inflammatory additive to avoid ...
Why dye foods at all? If they must, use beets, turmeric, etc.
Can you read that size 1 font? I avoid all red dye. Just as I avoid Carrageenan seaweed, GASTRO HELL. Ant that one is harder to avoid as it is in most dairy, used in thousands of products, all they have to say is natural additive. Even toothpaste has it in it. It’s in most baby food, and formula, why do you think these last 2 gens of babies are on NEXIUM? FDA admits it’s a gastro-destruction product.
Red Koolaid. We took it out of our diet plan 40 years ago.
Thanks. We gave up koolaid when the last grandchild grew up... but still good to know.
No more red jello. 😣
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