Let’s Talk About Food Dyes…

Synthetic food dyes have recently made headlines—again. From bold health assertions to whispers of an upcoming U.S. ban, these additives come with a lot of claims and a lot of controversy. But what does the research actually tell us about the health risks of consuming food dyes? And where did these health claims actually originate? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we dive into the colorful history, controversial discourse and current science of synthetic food dyes.

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Things we talked about and additional reading: 

• How Vitamin A is Made

• Complete List of European Food Dyes

• 2012 Meta-Analysis 

• History of Aniline Purple

• 1988 Rat Study

• Butter Yellow Article

• European Re-Eval of Erythrosine

• Color Additives History

• RFKjr/Makary Press Conference

• CBS News Article (Food Industry Response)

• Why Your Child Is Hyperactive

• The Chemistry of Food Dyes

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