YUMMY? –
Dec. 21, 2022 – Allura Red AC, a food coloring used in sweets and soft drinks like Doritos, Skittles, Pepsi and Gatorade, can trigger inflammation of the large intestine. The RED food dye product used in popular children’s snacks and beverages has been linked to a concerning body erosion.
IBD, or colitis and Crohn’s disease, is a chronic condition that causes abdominal pain, cramps, or swelling, recurring or bloody diarrhea, weight loss, and extreme tiredness.
There is no cure for the conditions, which can vary in severity.
Researchers say the study, which was conducted on mice, reflects the diets of Western countries.
Four of the most popular azo dyes used as food colorings were chosen for the study – Allura Red AC (also known as FD&C Red 40 or E129), Brilliant Blue FCF, Sunset Yellow FCF, and Tartrazine Yellow.
However, Allura Red turned out to have the most pronounced effect on serotonin secretion.
