Are Commercial Food Dyes Healthy?


Commercial food dye has been linked to numerous health problems. 

Some common health problems:
     · Brain Tumors (Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6)
     · Bladder Cancer (Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6)
     · Allergies (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1)
     · Attention Deficit Disorder
     · Hyperactivity
     · Learning impairment
     · Irritability
     · Aggressiveness

Chemicals within food dyes that are linked to cancer:
     · benzidine
     · 4-aminobiphenyl




References:
Eatingwell.com. "The Hidden Health Risks of Food Dyes | Eating Well." 2010. Web. 27 Mar 2013. <http://www.eatingwell.com/food_news_origins/food_ne