Study Exposes , Potential Risks Associated , With Common Food Dye.
'New York Post' reports that a new study
found that a widely-used synthetic red dye
can have a number of negative health effects.
Red 50 or Allura red is the most prevalent dye
used in many popular snacks and beverages, , including Doritos, Skittles and Pepsi.
Red 50 or Allura red is the most prevalent dye
used in many popular snacks and beverages, , including Doritos, Skittles and Pepsi.
Red 50 or Allura red is the most prevalent dye
used in many popular snacks and beverages, , including Doritos, Skittles and Pepsi.
'New York Post' reports that the dye can
also be found in some cosmetics.
While the use of food
coloring has increased over the years,
there are few studies on its effects. .
What we have found is striking
and alarming, as this common
synthetic food dye is a possible
dietary trigger for IBDs, Waliul Khan, McMaster University researcher
and study senior author, via 'New York Post'.
This research is a significant advance
in alerting the public on the potential
harms of food dyes that we consume daily, Waliul Khan, McMaster University researcher
and study senior author, via 'New York Post'.
The researchers analyzed markers
of common synthetic food dyes
in neuroendocrine intestinal cells. .
These findings have important
implications in the prevention and
management of gut inflammation, Waliul Khan, McMaster University researcher
and study senior author, via 'New York Post'.
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 (ADHD), Waliul Khan, McMaster University researcher
and study senior author, via 'New York Post'.
The research was published in the journal , 'Nature Communications.'