‘Natural’ Food Dyes May Have Health Risks Too, Studies Show
Scout Impact
Highlights potential health risks associated with 'natural' food dyes, supporting the case for avoiding artificial additives and questioning the safety of seemingly benign ingredients in processed foods.
Key Takeaways
- Some natural food dyes were found to cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, with up to 10% of the population affected.
- Certain natural dyes were linked to increased hyperactivity in children, with a reported effect size of 20% in susceptible groups.
- Testing revealed that some natural dyes contained contaminants that could pose health risks, including heavy metals at levels exceeding safety thresholds.