Researchers conducted a study on mice and found that consuming synthetic red food dye affects the gut and can lead to inflammatory bowel diseases.
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The synthetic food dye, Red 40, causes DNA damage, causes colonic inflammation, and impacts the microbiome in mice - ScienceDirect
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The synthetic food dye, Red 40, causes DNA damage, causes colonic inflammation, and impacts the microbiome in mice - ScienceDirect
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Colorful sweets may look tasty, but some researchers question whether synthetic dyes may pose health risks to your colon and rectum