Food Colorings

Name	AC	CK
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity	11	59
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder	4	40
Autism	1	20
Food Allergies	2	11
Hyperkinetic Syndrome	2	11
Anaphylaxis	1	10
Chemically-Induced Liver Damage	1	10
Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis	1	10
Oxidative Stress	3	6
DNA damage	2	5
Prenatal Chemical Exposures	1	4
Asthma	2	3
Allergies	1	2
Breast Cancer	1	2
Colitis	1	2
Inflammation	1	2
Angioedema	1	1
Colorectal Cancer	1	1
Excitotoxicity	1	1
Neurodevelopmental Disorders	1	1
Urticaria	1	1

Name	AC	CK
Cytotoxic	1	10
Hepatotoxic	1	10
Genotoxic	1	2
Mutagenic	1	2
Gastrotoxic	1	1
Neurotoxic	1	1

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A study conducted at Southampton University in England found a link between food dyes and hyperactive behavior in children.Dec 31, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Adv Neurobiol. 2020 ;24:481-504. PMID: 32006369

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2019

Study Type : Meta Analysis

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Diseases : Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Autism

Problem Substances : Food Colorings

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A case of leukocytoclastic vasculitis has been reported in connection to an artificial coloring agent.. May 01, 1994

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Pubmed Data : J Am Acad Dermatol. 1994 May;30(5 Pt 2):854-5. PMID: 8169261

Article Published Date : May 01, 1994

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis

Problem Substances : Food Colorings

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Artificial colours or a sodium benzoate preservative (or both) in the diet result in increased hyperactivity in 3-year-old and 8/9-year-old children in the general population.Nov 03, 2007

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Pubmed Data : Lancet. 2007 Nov 3;370(9598):1560-7. PMID: 17825405

Article Published Date : Nov 03, 2007

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Problem Substances : Food Colorings, Sodium Benzoate

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Artificial food coloring exposure may affect brainwave activity and ADHD symptoms in college students with ADHD.Dec 31, 2021

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Pubmed Data : Nutr Neurosci. 2022 Jan ;25(1):159-168. Epub 2020 Mar 1. PMID: 32116139

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2021

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Problem Substances : Food Colorings

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Artificial food colors and attention-deficit/hyperactivity symptoms.Jun 30, 2012

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Pubmed Data : Neurotherapeutics. 2012 Jul ;9(3):599-609. PMID: 22864801

Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2012

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Problem Substances : Food Colorings

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Artificial food colouring is associated with hyperactivity symptoms in children.Oct 01, 2009

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Pubmed Data : Prescrire Int. 2009 Oct;18(103):215. PMID: 19882794

Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2009

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Problem Substances : Food Colorings

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Artificial food colouring is associated with neurobehavioral toxicity in children with hyperactive syndromes. Dec 01, 2004

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Pubmed Data : J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2004 Dec;25(6):423-34. PMID: 15613992

Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2004

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Problem Substances : Food Colorings

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Artificial food colourings and benzoate preservative are associated with hyperactivity in children. Jun 01, 2004

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Pubmed Data : Arch Dis Child. 2004 Jun;89(6):506-11. PMID: 15155391

Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2004

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Food Allergies

Problem Substances : Food Colorings, Sodium Benzoate

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Certified food dyes in over the counter medicines and supplements marketed for children and pregnant women.Aug 31, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Food Chem Toxicol. 2020 Sep ;143:111499. Epub 2020 Jun 27. PMID: 32599104

Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2020

Study Type : Human Study

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Problem Substances : FD&C Red #40, Food Colorings

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Exposure estimate for FD&C colour additives for the US population.Apr 30, 2016

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Pubmed Data : Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess. 2016 May ;33(5):782-97. Epub 2016 May 10. PMID: 27092991

Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2016

Study Type : Human Study

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Problem Substances : FD&C Red #40, Food Colorings

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Patients with recurrent urticaria and angio-edema show significant improvement when they refrain from using aspirin, benzoates and azo dyes. Jul 01, 1976

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Pubmed Data : Br J Dermatol. 1976 Jul;95(1):19-24. PMID: 952737

Article Published Date : Jul 01, 1976

Study Type : Human Study

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Problem Substances : Aspirin , Azo Dyes, Food Colorings, Sodium Benzoate

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Tartrazine has been reported as the cause of a case of anaphylaxis. Feb 01, 1981

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Pubmed Data : Ann Allergy. 1981 Feb;46(2):81-2. PMID: 7469134

Article Published Date : Feb 01, 1981

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Anaphylaxis

Problem Substances : Tartrazine (Yellow Food Dye)

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The elimination of artificial flavors, colors and natural salicylates significantly reduces symptoms of hyperkinesis in children. Aug 01, 1976

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Pubmed Data : Pediatrics. 1976 Aug;58(2):154-66. PMID: 781610

Article Published Date : Aug 01, 1976

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Hyperkinetic Syndrome

Problem Substances : Artificial Flavors, Food Colorings

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The presence of food preservatives and artifical food colourings in the diet may play a significant role in the etiology of ADHD in children. May 01, 1994

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Pubmed Data : Ann Allergy. 1994 May;72(5):462-8. PMID: 8179235

Article Published Date : May 01, 1994

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Problem Substances : Food Colorings, Preservatives

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Acid violet 7 and its biodegradation products induce chromosome aberrations, lipid peroxidation, and cholinesterase inhibition in mouse bone marrow.Aug 01, 2010

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Pubmed Data : Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2010 Aug;17(7):1371-8. Epub 2010 Apr 6. PMID: 20369386

Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2010

Study Type : Animal Study

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Diseases : Oxidative Stress

Problem Substances : Acid Violet

Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Genotoxic, Mutagenic

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Ameliorating efficacy of eugenol against metanil yellow induced toxicity.Feb 06, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Food Chem Toxicol. 2019 Feb 7 ;126:34-40. Epub 2019 Feb 7. PMID: 30738991

Article Published Date : Feb 06, 2019

Study Type : Animal Study

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Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Hepatoprotective, Renoprotective

Problem Substances : Food Colorings

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Ameliorative effects of crocin on tartrazine dye-induced pancreatic adverse effects.Aug 31, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2020 Sep 1. Epub 2020 Sep 1. PMID: 32870427

Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2020

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Crocin

Diseases : Oxidative Stress

Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Pancreato Protective Agents

Problem Substances : Tartrazine (Yellow Food Dye)

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Brilliant Blue FCF (FD&C Blue #1) is classified as a hazardous triphenylmethane dye - Article 2. Jan 01, 2006

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Pubmed Data : J Colloid Interface Sci. 2006 Jan 1;293(1):16-26. Epub 2005 Jul 22. PMID: 16040036

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2006

Study Type : Animal Study

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Problem Substances : FD&C Blue

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Developmental toxicity and psychotoxicity of FD and C red dye No. 40 (allura red AC) in rats.Dec 31, 1982

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Pubmed Data : Toxicology. 1983 ;28(3):207-17. PMID: 6636206

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 1982

Study Type : Animal Study

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Diseases : Prenatal Chemical Exposures

Problem Substances : FD&C Red #40, Food Colorings

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Food coloring agents exhibit toxicity in rats. May 01, 1977

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Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 1977 May;107(5):822-8. PMID: 859044

Article Published Date : May 01, 1977

Study Type : Animal Study

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Problem Substances : Food Colorings

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Ginkgo biloba extract protects against tartrazine-induced testicular toxicity.Jan 31, 2024

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Pubmed Data : Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Feb ;31(10):15065-15077. Epub 2024 Jan 29. PMID: 38286926

Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2024

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Ginkgo biloba

Diseases : Oxidative Stress

Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Apoptotic, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antioxidants

Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts

Problem Substances : Tartrazine (Yellow Food Dye)

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IFN-γ+ cytotoxic CD4+ T lymphocytes are involved in the pathogenesis of colitis induced by IL-23 and the food colorant Red 40.Jun 30, 2022

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Pubmed Data : Cell Mol Immunol. 2022 Jul ;19(7):777-790. Epub 2022 Apr 25. PMID: 35468944

Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2022

Study Type : Animal Study

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Diseases : Colitis, Inflammation

Problem Substances : Food Colorings

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Orally administered red food dyes result in DNA damage in pregnant and male mice. May 01, 2001

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Pubmed Data : Toxicol Sci. 2001 May;61(1):92-9. PMID: 11294979

Article Published Date : May 01, 2001

Study Type : Animal Study

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Diseases : DNA damage

Problem Substances : FD&C Red #40, Food Colorings

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Six food coloring agents have cytotoxic effects and amplify the toxicity of a chemical in a rat model of liver impairment.Jun 01, 2000

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Pubmed Data : J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2000 Jun;46(3):130-6. PMID: 10955279

Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2000

Study Type : Animal Study

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Diseases : Chemically-Induced Liver Damage

Additional Keywords : Drug-Plant-Vitamin Synergies

Problem Substances : Brilliant Blue FCF, Erythrosine, FD&C Red #40, Food Colorings, Ponceau 4R (New Coccine), Tartrazine (Yellow Food Dye)

Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Cytotoxic, Hepatotoxic

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Tartrazine adversely effects neurobehavioural parameters during the lactation period in mice.Feb 01, 2006

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Pubmed Data : Food Chem Toxicol. 2006 Feb;44(2):179-87. Epub 2005 Aug 8. PMID: 16087284

Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2006

Study Type : Animal Study

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Problem Substances : Food Colorings, Tartrazine (Yellow Food Dye)

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Tartrazine produces adverse effects on neurobehavioral parameters throughout generations in mice.Oct 01, 2008

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Pubmed Data : Reprod Toxicol. 2008 Oct;26(2):156-63. Epub 2008 Jul 17. PMID: 18687399

Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2008

Study Type : Animal Study

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Problem Substances : Food Colorings, Tartrazine (Yellow Food Dye)

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The current study suggests that prolonged exposure to E155 may result in a higher incidence of mammary tumors.Oct 31, 2024

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Pubmed Data : Cureus. 2024 Nov ;16(11):e73351. Epub 2024 Nov 9. PMID: 39659309

Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2024

Study Type : Animal Study

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Diseases : Breast Cancer

Additional Keywords : Increased Risk

Problem Substances : Food Colorings

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Yellow No. 5 stimulates a significant increase in the number of lymphocytes and eosinophils of the gastric antrum mucosa of rats. Feb 01, 2007

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Pubmed Data : Braz J Biol. 2007 Feb;67(1):141-5. PMID: 17505761

Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2007

Study Type : Animal Study

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Problem Substances : Food Colorings, Tartrazine (Yellow Food Dye)

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A review of the association of blue food coloring with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms in children.Aug 31, 2022

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Pubmed Data : Cureus. 2022 Sep ;14(9):e29241. Epub 2022 Sep 16. PMID: 36262950

Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2022

Study Type : Review

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Diseases : Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Problem Substances : FD&C Blue , Food Colorings

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ADHD impacted by sulfotransferase (SULT1A) inhibition from artificial food colors and plant-based foods.Jul 31, 2014

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Pubmed Data : Physiol Behav. 2014 Aug ;135:174-9. Epub 2014 Jun 18. PMID: 24952261

Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2014

Study Type : Review

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Diseases : Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Problem Substances : Food Colorings

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Allura Red AC is a xenobiotic. Is it also a carcinogen?Aug 11, 2024

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Pubmed Data : Carcinogenesis. 2024 Aug 12. Epub 2024 Aug 12. PMID: 39129647

Article Published Date : Aug 11, 2024

Study Type : Review

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Diseases : Colorectal Cancer, DNA damage

Problem Substances : Food Colorings

Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Gastrotoxic

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Artificial food dyes and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.Jun 30, 2011

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Pubmed Data : Nutr Rev. 2011 Jul ;69(7):385-91. Epub 2011 Jun 30. PMID: 21729092

Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2011

Study Type : Review

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Diseases : Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Problem Substances : Food Colorings

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Aspartame and L-glutamic acid work synergistically with food coloring agents to induce neurotoxicity.Mar 01, 2006

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Pubmed Data : Toxicol Sci. 2006 Mar;90(1):178-87. Epub 2005 Dec 13. PMID: 16352620

Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2006

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Diseases : Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Excitotoxicity , Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Additional Keywords : Drug-Plant-Vitamin Synergies

Problem Substances : Aspartame, Brilliant Blue FCF, L-glutamic Acid, Quinoline Yellow

Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Neurotoxic

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Brilliant Blue FCF (FD&C Blue #1) is classified as a hazardous triphenylmethane dye. Feb 06, 2006

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Pubmed Data : J Hazard Mater. 2006 Feb 6;128(2-3):233-9. Epub 2005 Oct 10. PMID: 16221529

Article Published Date : Feb 06, 2006

Study Type : Commentary

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Problem Substances : FD&C Blue

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Exposures to FD&C synthetic color additives from over-the-counter medications and vitamins in United States children and pregnant women.Aug 31, 2023

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Pubmed Data : J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2023 Sep ;33(5):787-793. Epub 2022 Mar 1. PMID: 35233072

Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2023

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Diseases : Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Problem Substances : FD&C Red #40, Food Colorings

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Food coloring agents may result in liver toxicity through inhibiting drug-metabolizing enzymes. Jan 01, 2009

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Pubmed Data : J Environ Public Health. 2009;2009:953952. Epub 2009 Aug 23. PMID: 20041016

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2009

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Problem Substances : FD&C Blue , Food Colorings, Sunset Yellow FCF (Yellow 6), Tartrazine (Yellow Food Dye)

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Food coloring agents, especially in combination with one another, may inhibit neurogenesis. Jan 01, 2009

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Pubmed Data : J Toxicol Environ Health A. 2009;72(21-22):1412-23. PMID: 20077213

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2009

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Problem Substances : Brilliant Blue FCF, FD&C Blue , FD & C yellow #5 , Food Colorings, Sunset Yellow FCF (Yellow 6)

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Immune reactivity to food coloring.Dec 31, 2014

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Pubmed Data : Altern Ther Health Med. 2015 ;21 Suppl 1:52-62. PMID: 25599186

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014

Study Type : Review

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Diseases : Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Food Allergies

Problem Substances : Food Colorings

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Reactions and/or sensitivity to tartrazine may be as high as 4%-14% of individuals with asthma or allergies or both and from 7% to 20% of persons who are sensitive to aspirin. Apr 15, 1982

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Pubmed Data : Can Med Assoc J. 1982 Apr 15;126(8):910-4. PMID: 7074487

Article Published Date : Apr 15, 1982

Study Type : Review

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Diseases : Allergies, Asthma

Problem Substances : Food Colorings, Tartrazine (Yellow Food Dye)

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Synthetic colors in food: A warning for children's health.May 26, 2024

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Pubmed Data : Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2024 May 27 ;21(6). Epub 2024 May 27. PMID: 38928929

Article Published Date : May 26, 2024

Study Type : Review

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Diseases : Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Problem Substances : Food Colorings

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Tartrazine may cause adverse reactions such as recurrent urticaria, angioedema, and asthma and is frequently implicated in hyperkinesis. Jan 01, 1985

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Pubmed Data : J Asthma. 1985;22(3):139-43. PMID: 3894321

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1985

Study Type : Review

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Diseases : Angioedema, Asthma, Hyperkinetic Syndrome, Urticaria

Problem Substances : Tartrazine (Yellow Food Dye)

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Toxicology of food dyes.Dec 31, 2011

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Pubmed Data : Int J Occup Environ Health. 2012 ;18(3):220-46. PMID: 23026007

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2011

Study Type : Review

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Problem Substances : Food Colorings

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A study conducted at Southampton University in England found a link between food dyes and hyperactive behavior in children.Dec 31, 2019

A case of leukocytoclastic vasculitis has been reported in connection to an artificial coloring agent.. May 01, 1994

Artificial colours or a sodium benzoate preservative (or both) in the diet result in increased hyperactivity in 3-year-old and 8/9-year-old children in the general population.Nov 03, 2007

Artificial food coloring exposure may affect brainwave activity and ADHD symptoms in college students with ADHD.Dec 31, 2021

Artificial food colors and attention-deficit/hyperactivity symptoms.Jun 30, 2012

Artificial food colouring is associated with hyperactivity symptoms in children.Oct 01, 2009

Artificial food colouring is associated with neurobehavioral toxicity in children with hyperactive syndromes. Dec 01, 2004

Artificial food colourings and benzoate preservative are associated with hyperactivity in children. Jun 01, 2004

Certified food dyes in over the counter medicines and supplements marketed for children and pregnant women.Aug 31, 2020

Exposure estimate for FD&C colour additives for the US population.Apr 30, 2016

Patients with recurrent urticaria and angio-edema show significant improvement when they refrain from using aspirin, benzoates and azo dyes. Jul 01, 1976

Tartrazine has been reported as the cause of a case of anaphylaxis. Feb 01, 1981

The elimination of artificial flavors, colors and natural salicylates significantly reduces symptoms of hyperkinesis in children. Aug 01, 1976

The presence of food preservatives and artifical food colourings in the diet may play a significant role in the etiology of ADHD in children. May 01, 1994

Acid violet 7 and its biodegradation products induce chromosome aberrations, lipid peroxidation, and cholinesterase inhibition in mouse bone marrow.Aug 01, 2010

Ameliorating efficacy of eugenol against metanil yellow induced toxicity.Feb 06, 2019

Ameliorative effects of crocin on tartrazine dye-induced pancreatic adverse effects.Aug 31, 2020

Brilliant Blue FCF (FD&C Blue #1) is classified as a hazardous triphenylmethane dye - Article 2. Jan 01, 2006

Developmental toxicity and psychotoxicity of FD and C red dye No. 40 (allura red AC) in rats.Dec 31, 1982

Food coloring agents exhibit toxicity in rats. May 01, 1977

Ginkgo biloba extract protects against tartrazine-induced testicular toxicity.Jan 31, 2024

IFN-γ+ cytotoxic CD4+ T lymphocytes are involved in the pathogenesis of colitis induced by IL-23 and the food colorant Red 40.Jun 30, 2022

Orally administered red food dyes result in DNA damage in pregnant and male mice. May 01, 2001

Six food coloring agents have cytotoxic effects and amplify the toxicity of a chemical in a rat model of liver impairment.Jun 01, 2000

Tartrazine adversely effects neurobehavioural parameters during the lactation period in mice.Feb 01, 2006

Tartrazine produces adverse effects on neurobehavioral parameters throughout generations in mice.Oct 01, 2008

The current study suggests that prolonged exposure to E155 may result in a higher incidence of mammary tumors.Oct 31, 2024

Yellow No. 5 stimulates a significant increase in the number of lymphocytes and eosinophils of the gastric antrum mucosa of rats. Feb 01, 2007

A review of the association of blue food coloring with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms in children.Aug 31, 2022

ADHD impacted by sulfotransferase (SULT1A) inhibition from artificial food colors and plant-based foods.Jul 31, 2014

Allura Red AC is a xenobiotic. Is it also a carcinogen?Aug 11, 2024

Artificial food dyes and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.Jun 30, 2011

Aspartame and L-glutamic acid work synergistically with food coloring agents to induce neurotoxicity.Mar 01, 2006

Brilliant Blue FCF (FD&C Blue #1) is classified as a hazardous triphenylmethane dye. Feb 06, 2006

Exposures to FD&C synthetic color additives from over-the-counter medications and vitamins in United States children and pregnant women.Aug 31, 2023

Food coloring agents may result in liver toxicity through inhibiting drug-metabolizing enzymes. Jan 01, 2009

Food coloring agents, especially in combination with one another, may inhibit neurogenesis. Jan 01, 2009

Immune reactivity to food coloring.Dec 31, 2014

Reactions and/or sensitivity to tartrazine may be as high as 4%-14% of individuals with asthma or allergies or both and from 7% to 20% of persons who are sensitive to aspirin. Apr 15, 1982

Synthetic colors in food: A warning for children's health.May 26, 2024

Tartrazine may cause adverse reactions such as recurrent urticaria, angioedema, and asthma and is frequently implicated in hyperkinesis. Jan 01, 1985

Toxicology of food dyes.Dec 31, 2011

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