Resources
This is a conglomeration of resources, primarily research about chemical dyes and their effect on people, especially children. Because of our family’s personal experience (see Our Story) this is an issue top of mind for me.
This is NOT to say that all dyes are inherently bad, and that all children (and adults-I have quite a reaction to it, as well) will have the same problems. Your kids may be fine with it. But if it’s an issue you’ve ever wondered about, think of this page as a starting point.
British study points to dyes as a source of hyperactivity in children
Food dyes linked to hyperactivity in kids, group asks FDA to ban
GREAT page of studies on Feingold.org
Squidoo page called “Die, Dye!”, rss of links pertaining to dyes in diet
FDA Center For Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Listing of Color Additives by the Government, which are exempt, etc.
Colormaker, Inc- One of the largest suppliers of natural food colors
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