Click for newsfeedThe artificial food coloring known as Red 2G (E128, in the European Union) could soon be banned because of concerns about its safety and a purported risk of cancer arising from its aniline metabolite.
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The artificial food coloring known as Red 2G (E128, in the European Union) could soon be banned because of concerns about its safety and a purported risk of cancer arising from its aniline metabolite.
In this household we are challenged by the “reactions” to colorings for one of our twins. It appears that reds and blues are catalysts for asthmatic responses and we desperately try to stay away from anything that looks like it would “glow in the dark”. Meanwhile, mom has gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance and a response to 16/27 tests in an allergen panel. Eating is a matter of focusing on as many healthy, organic, non-irradiated, non-colored foods as possible. So, we’re healthy and nearly bankrupt instead. Life’s a balance…
On the same concern, just thought that a bottle of vodka may result in headache next morning while a couple of shots would rather help sleeping well. It’s all about the purpose.
Left by Valery Tkachenko on July 11th, 2007