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• #1 Food colours and hyperactivity

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/food-colours-and-hyperactivity/

  Research has found a possible link between certain artificial colours used in food and problems with hyperactivity in children. […] If your child is hyperactive, or has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), there’s some evidence to suggest that avoiding these 6 food colours may help. […] the link between food colours and hyperactivity is not completely certain; more research is needed to confirm it.

• #2 Artificial Food Colors and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Symptoms: Conclusions to Dye for

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3441937/

  The effect of artificial food colors (AFCs) on child behavior has been studied for more than 35 years, with accumulating evidence from imperfect studies. […] Recent data suggest a small but significant deleterious effect of AFCs on children’s behavior that is not confined to those with diagnosable ADHD. […] AFCs appear to be more of a public health problem than an ADHD problem. […] AFCs are not a major cause of ADHD per se, but seem to affect children regardless of whether or not they have ADHD, and they may have an aggregated effect on classroom climate if most children in the class suffer a small behavioral decrement with additive or synergistic effects. […] The results of these studies led to some significant changes in the field of public health, with the United Kingdom government requesting that food manufacturers avoid these additives in favor of natural food colors and flavors, and the EU asking manufacturers to voluntarily remove several AFCs from foods and beverages or list the following warning on the label: [this AFC] may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.

• #3 Food Coloring and Children with ADHD: Do Dyes Impact Behavior?FooterLogo

  https://www.additudemag.com/food-coloring-dyes-adhd-symptoms/?srsltid=AfmBOopKE0ux-ldOFVwgkJQTeez7S-Xx0_8NisJ0mi0uFEzhsnHOsaGP

  Research suggests that synthetic food coloring affects ADHD symptoms in some children. […] Irritability. Extreme hyperactivity. Explosive anger. Anxiety, or even despondency. If you’ve noticed a spike in undesirable emotions and behaviors after your child eats a bowl of Fruit Loops or a handful of M&Ms — and suspected a link between their ADHD symptoms and diet — you are not alone. […] With growing frequency, parents are noting a connection between their children’s behavior and their consumption of food containing synthetic dyes — namely, red #3, red #40, and yellow #5. […] Based on research, including Nigg’s own review of the literature in 2012, restricting the consumption of synthetic food dyes does benefit some children with ADHD. […] Although overall effects are small, it appears that food dyes trigger and/or worsen ADHD symptoms in some children.

• #4 Red dye 40 and ADHD: List of foods, symptoms, and more

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/red-dye-40-adhd

  Red 40 and other dyes may worsen the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in some, but more research is needed. […] Research in both animals and humans has shown synthetic color additives such as red dye 40 to have links to ADHD symptoms and other neurobehavioral conditions. […] According to a 2021 report from the state of California, research does indicate that children who consume synthetic food dyes, including red dye 40, can experience hyperactivity and other neurobehavioral issues. […] Many studies on synthetic color additives look at red dye 40. Although the data vary, the majority of studies report at least some connection between color additives and ADHD symptoms. […] Research indicates that hyperactivity in some children may increase due to exposure to synthetic food dyes, including red dye 40.

• #5 The Impact of Artificial Food Dyes on Autism & ADHD | Autism Dietitian

  https://www.autismdietitian.com/blog/artificial-dyes-autim-adhd

  As a dietitian for children with autism and ADHD, I have always been aware of the connection between artificial ingredients, particularly food dyes, and worsening hyperactivity, focus, sleep, and other symptoms. Removing artificial dyes is often one of the first dietary changes I recommend, as it is beneficial for any individual, regardless if they are on the autism spectrum. […] The most common reported reactions to artificial dyes include ADHD symptoms, anaphylactic reactions, bedwetting, confusion, ear infections, eczema, mood swings, OCD behaviors, sleep disturbances, aggression, lack of concentration, and hyperactivity. […] A meta-analysis linking autism and food colors was published in early 2020 and had some ground-breaking discoveries. It clearly outlined that food colors Blue 1 and 2, Green 3, Red 3, Yellow 5 and 6, Citrus Red 2, and Red 40 can trigger many behaviors in most kids, specifically hyperactivity. They also found there to be a specific correlation between yellow dye and sleep disturbance.

• #6 Food Coloring and Children with ADHD: Do Dyes Impact Behavior?FooterLogo

  https://www.additudemag.com/food-coloring-dyes-adhd-symptoms/?srsltid=AfmBOopKE0ux-ldOFVwgkJQTeez7S-Xx0_8NisJ0mi0uFEzhsnHOsaGP

  Food dyes probably make children with and without ADHD more irritable. […] Some children may experience more aggression and hyperactivity, and reduced attention and focus. […] Food dyes have not been proven safe for children, and they may increase symptoms of inattention or hyperactivity. […] Parents are well-advised to remove food dyes from their child’s diet if they can. […] Should parents avoid food dyes? If possible, you can remove one of the many potential negative factors. […] The effect of food dyes is more significant in a child with ADHD who is more sensitive to them.

• #7 Red Dye 40 and ADHD: Health Risks and Foods to Avoid

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/red-dye-40-adhd-5220957

  Some studies suggest a link between red dye 40 and ADHD behavior; the dye might trigger or exacerbate behavioral changes in sensitive children. […] The dye’s effects vary by individual, but it has been linked to hyperactivity, irritability, and trouble focusing. […] Researchers believe these symptoms may be due to its effects on the gut, brain, and immune system. […] Artificial food dyes, including red dye 40, have been linked to behavioral changes in sensitive children with and without diagnosed ADHD. […] Consuming food dyes may make ADHD symptoms worse. […] Research also shows that eliminating foods with artificial colors may significantly improve behavioral symptoms in children with ADHD and other mental health or behavioral disorders. […] Regular exposure to food dyes may exacerbate symptoms or contribute to the development of ADHD in children who have a predisposition to the disorder.

• #8 Can food dye actually cause or worsen ADHD or autism?

  https://www.getinflow.io/post/link-between-food-dyes-and-adhd

  Food dyes have long been associated with increased hyperactivity in people, particularly children. […] Some people may experience their ADHD symptoms getting worse due to artificial food coloring. […] A 2022 literature review showed that Blue no. 1 may affect hyperactivity symptoms in ADHDers, specifically children, but more research is needed. […] Another study performed in March 2022 found that a combination of artificial food colorings and sodium benzoate (a food preservative used in products like jams, fruit yogurt, and fruit pulp) may exacerbate hyperactivity symptoms in children as young as three. […] A 2020 pilot study on young adults suggests that artificial food colorings can affect brainwave activity in people with ADHD and increase ADHD symptoms as a result, even marginally increasing inattentive-type symptoms.

• #9 What the Current Science Says About Hyperactivity and Food Colors – Food Insight

  https://foodinsight.org/what-the-current-science-says-about-hyperactivity-and-food-colors/

  The color of our food can have a big influence on what and how we eat. […] All food color additives in the U.S. food supply are safe for human consumption, and counter to some news reports, there is limited science that food colors increase hyperactivity in children. […] Although food color additives are safe to eat, there is ongoing research surrounding the effect of food colors on behavior. Especially in children, there is suspicion that food colors may influence the onset and/or severity of hyperactivity. […] While ADHD can result from a number of causes, it is widely believed at this point that food colors, as well as any other food substances, are not a direct cause of this neurological syndrome. […] A group of scientists from both the U.S. and the U.K. confirmed the safety of all FDA-approved, synthetically created colors in a study published in 2020. Additionally, a 2020 systematic assessment of FDA-certified colors concluded that food colors do not impact brain activity that is indicative of hyperactivity, implying that no relationship exists between food color additives and the development of ADHD.

• #10

  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13311-012-0133-x

  The effect of artificial food colors (AFCs) on child behavior has been studied for more than 35 years, with accumulating evidence from imperfect studies. […] Recent data suggest a small but significant deleterious effect of AFCs on children’s behavior that is not confined to those with diagnosable ADHD. […] AFCs appear to be more of a public health problem than an ADHD problem. […] AFCs are not a major cause of ADHD per se, but seem to affect children regardless of whether or not they have ADHD, and they may have an aggregated effect on classroom climate if most children in the class suffer a small behavioral decrement with additive or synergistic effects.

• #11 Are Food Dyes Bad For Your Health? | MedPage Today

  https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/exclusives/112745

  In September, California became the first state in the nation to ban six artificial food dyes from meals served in public schools. […] The move followed a 2021 report from the state’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) that concluded the body of evidence supported a relationship between food dye exposure and adverse behavioral outcomes in some kids. […] „Based on parent scores, a statistically significant increase in hyperactivity was seen with the dye challenge compared with placebo,” authors of the OEHHA report wrote of the study. „The effect magnitude was >0.2.” […] The second study looked at both 3-year-olds (n=153) and 8- and 9-year-olds (n=144), and found that artificial food coloring or a sodium benzoate preservative (or both) in their diet resulted in increased hyperactivity.

• #12 Artificial Food Coloring Triggers Hyperactivity in Some Kids, California Report Finds | KQED

  https://www.kqed.org/science/1974271/artificial-food-coloring-triggers-hyperactivity-in-some-kids-california-report-finds

  A recent state assessment of research conducted on products with synthetic food dyes, like Red 40 or Yellow 6, has found they may increase or contribute to hyperactivity in kids. […] Nigg and colleagues estimate that 5%-10% of kids with ADHD may be sensitive to synthetic food coloring. That would equate to tens of thousands of children who may be suffering from the disorder unnecessarily. […] The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a 2018 policy statement that artificial food colors may be associated with exacerbation of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms. […] The good news, he says, is that the behavioral shifts triggered by the chemicals appear to usually last less than a week.

• #13 Red Dye 40 and ADHD: Health Risks and Foods to Avoid

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/red-dye-40-adhd-5220957

  Some studies suggest a link between red dye 40 and ADHD behavior; the dye might trigger or exacerbate behavioral changes in sensitive children. […] The dye’s effects vary by individual, but it has been linked to hyperactivity, irritability, and trouble focusing. […] Researchers believe these symptoms may be due to its effects on the gut, brain, and immune system. […] Artificial food dyes, including red dye 40, have been linked to behavioral changes in sensitive children with and without diagnosed ADHD. […] Consuming food dyes may make ADHD symptoms worse. […] Research also shows that eliminating foods with artificial colors may significantly improve behavioral symptoms in children with ADHD and other mental health or behavioral disorders. […] Regular exposure to food dyes may exacerbate symptoms or contribute to the development of ADHD in children who have a predisposition to the disorder.

• #14

  https://medium.com/@isa.buit.spam/how-do-artificial-food-dyes-affect-behavior-in-children-942cea5ad1d7

  The presence of blue artificial food coloring, among other types of artificial colorings, has been discovered to negatively affect the behavior of children. […] This supports the idea that these additives may have a hand in causing or worsening the symptoms of ADHD. […] Research indicates that colors including chemicals may alter levels of dopamine and norepinephrine, which are important for regulating attention span and reducing impulsive behavior, among other things. […] Consuming AFCs that raise the bodys manganese levels may lower dopamine levels and exacerbate symptoms of ADHD because the trace element manganese inhibits the capacity of enzymes to regulate dopamine levels. […] The complex relationship that exists between AFCs, trace elements, and symptoms of ADHD emphasizes how dietary decisions may affect neurobiology. […] To completely understand these linkages and their possible therapeutic outcomes, more research is required.

• #15 Food Coloring and Mental Health: Is There A Link?

  https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/food-coloring-and-mental-health

  In recent years, there have been many questions and debates surrounding food dye and its role in hyperactivity and behavioral changes in children. […] According to a study conducted in the UK that investigated the behavioral effects of artificial food dyes and sodium benzoate (a preservative), when certain combinations of additives were put into the same food item, hyperactivity would increase in both preschool-aged and school-aged children. […] Many parents report that their children exhibit some kind of behavioral change after they have consumed food containing artificial dyes. These behavioral changes include an increase in restlessness, tantrums, mood swings, and problems with concentration. […] Researchers have indicated that artificial dyes cause neurotransmitter disruption. This means that they interfere with the chemical signaling of the brain to affect mood and attention span.

• #16 Can food dye actually cause or worsen ADHD or autism?

  https://www.getinflow.io/post/link-between-food-dyes-and-adhd

  In February 2011, one study that restricted children’s diet estimated that around 33% of the children experienced a decrease in their hyperactive symptoms, with as many as 8% resulting from limiting artificial food colorings. […] Various studies have reported that symptoms may increase in children due to artificial food coloring. […] ADHD symptoms affected by food additives: Hyperactive behavior, Negative mood, Motor responses, Sleep issues, Impulsivity. […] However, the findings do suggest that a small proportion of children with ADHD may be affected by food additives, preschool-aged children may generally be more sensitive to food additives than older children, and that responses to them may be relative to the amount of food dyes consumed. […] You may choose to avoid certain food dyes in your diet as a measure of caution, as they can lead to increased hyperactivity in a minority of people, which can be more challenging for ADHDers than neurotypical people. […] In particular, Yellow no. 5, Yellow no. 6, and Red no. 40 have been shown to exacerbate hyperactivity in some children. […] Although it is generally safe for most people, according to the FDA, some may experience increased hyperactivity after consuming Red 40.

• #17 A Review of the Association of Blue Food Coloring With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms in Children

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9573786/

  The studies that were reviewed in this article show that diet, especially consumption of artificial food coloring, produces statistically significant increases in ADHD symptoms in children. […] There is a need for more research to determine how these individual compounds affect humans, especially because of Blue No. 1’s ability to cross the blood-brain barrier.

• #18

  https://www.talkingaboutthescience.com/kirkland2020/

  Although this is a small pilot study, and the first to consider young adults, it indicates that food dyes may affect both brainwave activity and ADHD symptoms in college students with ADHD. […] The amount of food dye used was 225 mg of mixed food dyes (half the intake expected of high consumers according to the FDA advisory committee in 2011), camouflaged in chocolate cookies. […] AFC (artificial food color) was shown to have differential effects on mid and high-frequency bands in the posterior brain regions of young adults with ADHD. […] This is the first study, to our knowledge, to test the effects of AFC in young adults. Second, this study uses the largest dose (225 mg) of combined AFC to date, an amount that is still physiologically appropriate and able to be consumed by an adult while eating normal food products.

• #19 How food dye can affect children | Ohio State Health & Discovery

  https://health.osu.edu/health/mental-health/food-dye

  You might have wondered why your son or daughter became hyper and irritable after having a blue sports drink or eating a colorfully iced cookie or piece of cake. […] Food dyes can make some children and teens hyperactive and moody or irritable, according to available research. […] Though food dyes dont cause disorders such as anxiety or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they could make those conditions worse. […] Food dyes can make ADHD symptoms worse. […] Children who have a pattern of being angry, irritable and defying parents and other people in authority can experience more of those behaviors after having food or drinks with artificial dyes. […] Bacteria in your gut can affect your mood and anxiety, and food dyes could affect how bacteria in the gut function, making anxiety worse. […] Adequate sleep, exercise and a healthy diet thats free of artificial food dyes can take the edge off ADHD and mood symptoms and possibly enable you or your child to need less medication.

• #20 The Link Between Food Colors And Additives And Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): How to Test for Food Color and Additive Reactions

  https://www.rupahealth.com/post/the-link-between-food-colors-and-additives-and-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd-how-to-test-for-food-color-and-additive-reactions

  Their findings were that Red No. 3 and 40, along with Yellow No. 5, have the most notable effects of artificial dyes when it comes to children’s behaviors. […] Multiple studies have been geared towards the combo effect of food coloring with the additive Sodium Benzoate. […] Results revealed a significant increase in hyperactivity during the additive weeks. […] On the placebo days, there was a significant improvement in their symptoms compared to food additive days. […] Many of the other food additives may impact gut health and a child’s microbiome, which can have an effect on brain health. […] Potential impacts on the microbiota have been assessed when it comes to the mentioned categories of food additives. […] Newer research has suggested that high fructose diets may contribute to brain inflammation and ADHD behaviors.

• #21 Do Artificial Food Colors Cause ADHD Symptoms? – CHADD

  https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/do-artificial-food-colors-cause-adhd-symptoms/

  Do Artificial Food Colors Cause ADHD Symptoms? […] The idea that artificial food colorings and preservatives are somehow related to ADHD has been floated around since the 1970s. […] Research, however, does not support the view that ADHD is caused by food additives or coloring. The research does show that these ingredients can make symptoms worse for some people affected by ADHD. […] What the research did seem to show was some children and adults have a sensitivity, or allergy, to artificial colors and preservatives. […] If your child’s behavior or inattention gets worse after eating foods with artificial food dyes, then consider avoiding them, former CHADD CEO Ruth Hughes, PhD, said to parents following the FDA review of the research. This will probably not make the symptoms of ADHD disappear, but it may reduce the severity.

• #22

  https://foodinsight.medium.com/what-the-current-science-says-about-hyperactivity-and-food-colors-e1bf0e30d80f

  All food color additives in the U.S. food supply are safe for human consumption, and counter to some news reports, there is limited science that food colors increase hyperactivity in children. […] Although food color additives are safe to eat, there is ongoing research surrounding the effect of food colors on behavior. Especially in children, there is suspicion that food colors may influence the onset and/or severity of hyperactivity. […] While ADHD can result from a number of causes, it is widely believed at this point that food colors, as well as any other food substances, are not a direct cause of this neurological syndrome. […] A group of scientists from both the U.S. and the U.K. confirmed the safety of all FDA-approved, synthetically created colors in a study published in 2020. Additionally, a 2020 systematic assessment of FDA-certified colors concluded that food colors do not impact brain activity that is indicative of hyperactivity, implying that no relationship exists between food color additives and the development of ADHD.

• #23 Red Dye 40 and ADHD: Health Risks and Foods to Avoid

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/red-dye-40-adhd-5220957

  In children with ADHD, red dye 40 may exacerbate symptoms of hyperactivity and irritability. […] Red dye 40 may cause tantrums and other strong emotional responses in children who are sensitive to the dye. […] Red dye 40 is known to exacerbate symptoms of ADHD. […] There is substantial evidence that red dye 40 exacerbates ADHD symptoms, including hyperactivity and irritability. […] It has also been found to trigger behavioral changes in sensitive children who do not have pre-existing behavioral disorders.

• #24 Red Dye 40, Food Additives and ADHD: Feed Your Child’s FocusFooterLogo

  https://www.additudemag.com/feed-your-childs-focus-adhd-food-nutrition/?srsltid=AfmBOoplM5ToZw4djKVo0y-lKTZnBBRyThCk9Gw5Q7w1kSDPYFyHkFgq

  The FDA did admit that a population of children does react adversely to these dyes. […] The conclusion? Artificial colors do react adversely with ADHD symptoms in some children. […] However, all studies on the effect of elimination diets on ADHD symptoms found statistically significant ADHD symptom reduction when children were given a narrow diet of foods unlikely to cause reactions. […] It is now known that any sweetener, including artificial sweeteners, disrupts dopamine and dopamine receptors in the brain. This can lead to alterations in behavior, binge eating, and ADHD symptoms.

• #25 Potential impacts of synthetic food dyes on activity and attention in children: a review of the human and animal evidence | Environmental Health | Full Text

  https://ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12940-022-00849-9

  Stevenson et al. found that children (both 3-year-olds and 8/9-year-olds) with certain polymorphisms in histamine degradation genes had greater adverse responses to synthetic food dyes. […] Our review of animal toxicology studies was intended to examine neurobehavioral toxicity of food dyes and included any study administering one or more of the FDA registered food dyes and measuring a behavioral endpoint. […] Taken together, the scientific literature supports an effect of synthetic food dye exposures on neurobehavior in children at environmentally relevant exposure levels.

• #26 Can food dye actually cause or worsen ADHD or autism?

  https://www.getinflow.io/post/link-between-food-dyes-and-adhd

  In February 2011, one study that restricted children’s diet estimated that around 33% of the children experienced a decrease in their hyperactive symptoms, with as many as 8% resulting from limiting artificial food colorings. […] Various studies have reported that symptoms may increase in children due to artificial food coloring. […] ADHD symptoms affected by food additives: Hyperactive behavior, Negative mood, Motor responses, Sleep issues, Impulsivity. […] However, the findings do suggest that a small proportion of children with ADHD may be affected by food additives, preschool-aged children may generally be more sensitive to food additives than older children, and that responses to them may be relative to the amount of food dyes consumed. […] You may choose to avoid certain food dyes in your diet as a measure of caution, as they can lead to increased hyperactivity in a minority of people, which can be more challenging for ADHDers than neurotypical people. […] In particular, Yellow no. 5, Yellow no. 6, and Red no. 40 have been shown to exacerbate hyperactivity in some children. […] Although it is generally safe for most people, according to the FDA, some may experience increased hyperactivity after consuming Red 40.

• #27 Does Food Dye and Artificial Colors Impact ADHD Symptoms?

  https://www.joonapp.io/post/food-dye-and-adhd

  In addition, a 2012 meta-analysis examining the results of several different clinical trials determined that Although the evidence is too weak to justify action recommendations absent a strong precautionary stance, it is too substantial to dismiss. […] A newer report published in 2021 has provided further evidence. […] The California report concluded that these food dyes are, indeed, linked with adverse neurobehavioral outcomes in some children. […] Food dyes have been linked to increased hyperactivity, but we cant conclude that its a direct cause of it. […] Experts say that some kids could be right on the threshold of ADHD (or between mild/moderate and severe ADHD). For these kids, food dyes could play a significant factor in pushing them over the edge. […] So does artificial food coloring cause ADHD? No. But there is research that suggests that it can have an impact and increase hyperactivity both for kids with ADHD and those without it.

• #28 Red Dye and ADHD: Is There a Link? | Psych Central

  https://psychcentral.com/adhd/red-dye-and-adhd

  While artificial food colorings havent been shown to cause ADHD, a link between food dyes and hyperactivity has long been suspected. […] Since the 1970s, researchers, parents, and teachers have suspected a link between food dyes and hyperactivity in young people. Plus, studies have tested a link between food dyes and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a common neurodevelopmental disorder marked by hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. […] Current science suggests that while artificial food colorings (AFCs) dont cause ADHD, theyre linked to negative neurobehavioral outcomes in the general population. […] AFCs may have a small but important negative effect on how children behave. […] Children who have nearly enough symptoms to be classified as having ADHD may be pushed over into a clinical diagnosis by a small uptick in symptoms caused by AFCs.

• #29 Food Dye Sensitivity | Center for Science in the Public Interest

  https://www.cspinet.org/eating-healthy/ingredients-concern/food-dyes/testimonies

  „We noticed that my daughter’s behavior was getting to be terrible as summer went on. She would burst into screaming tears at the slightest provocation. […] We cut out all the artificial colors (mostly Kool-Aid, we otherwise eat pretty close to organic) and she is much calmer and is more successful at controlling her emotions. […] Dyes = emotional distress… It takes about two days for the emotional response to diminish, and the emotional response seems proportional to the amount of dye consumed, unlike her previous allergies.”J.U., Ohio […] „My son becomes hyper and very agitated when he eats foods that have added food dyes. […] Hyperactivity, inability to concentrate, lowered word-retrieval ability, argumentative. […] It is definitely dyes. I’ve done diet restrictions on different foods and found when foods with dye are added back into his diet, we see negative behaviors introduce or increase.”T.H., Wisconsin

• #30 Food Dye Sensitivity | Center for Science in the Public Interest

  https://www.cspinet.org/eating-healthy/ingredients-concern/food-dyes/testimonies

  „[My child] becomes very disoriented, confused and frustrated after consuming foods with artificial food coloring. […] He has been diagnosed[with] ADHD; however, all of his symptoms are almost non-existent when he does not consume dyes.”N.M., New Jersey […] „Our son does a complete turn in behavior. […] After removing the dyes, red #40 being the main one, he’s back to our sweet little boy.”T.A., South Carolina […] „Hyperactivity. Attention deficit. […] Now, I knew that she was affected by food dyes by a process of elimination-totally eliminated them, then added back to diet.”L.A.S., New York […] „Certain artificial food dyes cause severe hyperactivity in my younger son. […] When he consumes dyes it’s like he is being controlled by a motor and can’t stop.”G.D., New Jersey […] „Tantrums, itching, agitation, rage, irrational thinking, compulsive picking at itchy skin to the point of scabbing scarring, oppositional behavior, disturbed sleep, joint pain, aggression, inability to focus, and more… All above symptoms are completely gone [when avoiding dyes].”G.M., Rhode Island […] „Extreme hyperness, crankiness, general really bad mood. These symptoms went TOTALLY away [from avoiding dyes].”S.R., Maryland […] „Hyperactivity – Out of control behavior. […] it is like a switch is turned on and she becomes this out of control machine.”D.P., Florida

• #31 Food Dye Sensitivity | Center for Science in the Public Interest

  https://www.cspinet.org/eating-healthy/ingredients-concern/food-dyes/testimonies

  „[My child] becomes very disoriented, confused and frustrated after consuming foods with artificial food coloring. […] He has been diagnosed[with] ADHD; however, all of his symptoms are almost non-existent when he does not consume dyes.”N.M., New Jersey […] „Our son does a complete turn in behavior. […] After removing the dyes, red #40 being the main one, he’s back to our sweet little boy.”T.A., South Carolina […] „Hyperactivity. Attention deficit. […] Now, I knew that she was affected by food dyes by a process of elimination-totally eliminated them, then added back to diet.”L.A.S., New York […] „Certain artificial food dyes cause severe hyperactivity in my younger son. […] When he consumes dyes it’s like he is being controlled by a motor and can’t stop.”G.D., New Jersey […] „Tantrums, itching, agitation, rage, irrational thinking, compulsive picking at itchy skin to the point of scabbing scarring, oppositional behavior, disturbed sleep, joint pain, aggression, inability to focus, and more… All above symptoms are completely gone [when avoiding dyes].”G.M., Rhode Island […] „Extreme hyperness, crankiness, general really bad mood. These symptoms went TOTALLY away [from avoiding dyes].”S.R., Maryland […] „Hyperactivity – Out of control behavior. […] it is like a switch is turned on and she becomes this out of control machine.”D.P., Florida

• #32 Food Dye Sensitivity | Center for Science in the Public Interest

  https://www.cspinet.org/eating-healthy/ingredients-concern/food-dyes/testimonies

  „We noticed that my daughter’s behavior was getting to be terrible as summer went on. She would burst into screaming tears at the slightest provocation. […] We cut out all the artificial colors (mostly Kool-Aid, we otherwise eat pretty close to organic) and she is much calmer and is more successful at controlling her emotions. […] Dyes = emotional distress… It takes about two days for the emotional response to diminish, and the emotional response seems proportional to the amount of dye consumed, unlike her previous allergies.”J.U., Ohio […] „My son becomes hyper and very agitated when he eats foods that have added food dyes. […] Hyperactivity, inability to concentrate, lowered word-retrieval ability, argumentative. […] It is definitely dyes. I’ve done diet restrictions on different foods and found when foods with dye are added back into his diet, we see negative behaviors introduce or increase.”T.H., Wisconsin

• #33 Red Dye 40 Side Effects in Adults: Symptoms and Health Concerns

  https://afrenet.org/red-dye-40-side-effects-in-adults/

  These neurological effects tend to be more pronounced when Red Dye 40 is consumed in large quantities, such as when a person eats a large amount of processed foods or candy containing high levels of artificial colorants. […] There is ongoing research into how artificial food dyes might affect neurodevelopment, particularly in early childhood when the brain is rapidly developing.

• #34 The Link Between Food Colors And Additives And Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): How to Test for Food Color and Additive Reactions

  https://www.rupahealth.com/post/the-link-between-food-colors-and-additives-and-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd-how-to-test-for-food-color-and-additive-reactions

  Their findings were that Red No. 3 and 40, along with Yellow No. 5, have the most notable effects of artificial dyes when it comes to children’s behaviors. […] Multiple studies have been geared towards the combo effect of food coloring with the additive Sodium Benzoate. […] Results revealed a significant increase in hyperactivity during the additive weeks. […] On the placebo days, there was a significant improvement in their symptoms compared to food additive days. […] Many of the other food additives may impact gut health and a child’s microbiome, which can have an effect on brain health. […] Potential impacts on the microbiota have been assessed when it comes to the mentioned categories of food additives. […] Newer research has suggested that high fructose diets may contribute to brain inflammation and ADHD behaviors.

• #35 Red dye 40 and ADHD: List of foods, symptoms, and more

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/red-dye-40-adhd

  Although there is a need for more studies to determine the effects of sugar on ADHD symptoms, most research suggests that there is a link between food dyes and hyperactivity. This is especially true of the widely studied food dyes, including red no. 3, red dye 40, and yellow no. 5. […] Red dye 40 is a synthetic food dye made from petroleum. Research has shown that it is linked to certain ADHD symptoms, such as hyperactivity, and may also cause other neurobehavioral effects in children.

• #36 Can food dye actually cause or worsen ADHD or autism?

  https://www.getinflow.io/post/link-between-food-dyes-and-adhd

  In February 2011, one study that restricted children’s diet estimated that around 33% of the children experienced a decrease in their hyperactive symptoms, with as many as 8% resulting from limiting artificial food colorings. […] Various studies have reported that symptoms may increase in children due to artificial food coloring. […] ADHD symptoms affected by food additives: Hyperactive behavior, Negative mood, Motor responses, Sleep issues, Impulsivity. […] However, the findings do suggest that a small proportion of children with ADHD may be affected by food additives, preschool-aged children may generally be more sensitive to food additives than older children, and that responses to them may be relative to the amount of food dyes consumed. […] You may choose to avoid certain food dyes in your diet as a measure of caution, as they can lead to increased hyperactivity in a minority of people, which can be more challenging for ADHDers than neurotypical people. […] In particular, Yellow no. 5, Yellow no. 6, and Red no. 40 have been shown to exacerbate hyperactivity in some children. […] Although it is generally safe for most people, according to the FDA, some may experience increased hyperactivity after consuming Red 40.

• #37 The Impact of Artificial Food Dyes on Autism & ADHD | Autism Dietitian

  https://www.autismdietitian.com/blog/artificial-dyes-autim-adhd

  As a dietitian for children with autism and ADHD, I have always been aware of the connection between artificial ingredients, particularly food dyes, and worsening hyperactivity, focus, sleep, and other symptoms. Removing artificial dyes is often one of the first dietary changes I recommend, as it is beneficial for any individual, regardless if they are on the autism spectrum. […] The most common reported reactions to artificial dyes include ADHD symptoms, anaphylactic reactions, bedwetting, confusion, ear infections, eczema, mood swings, OCD behaviors, sleep disturbances, aggression, lack of concentration, and hyperactivity. […] A meta-analysis linking autism and food colors was published in early 2020 and had some ground-breaking discoveries. It clearly outlined that food colors Blue 1 and 2, Green 3, Red 3, Yellow 5 and 6, Citrus Red 2, and Red 40 can trigger many behaviors in most kids, specifically hyperactivity. They also found there to be a specific correlation between yellow dye and sleep disturbance.

• #38 Artificial Food Dyes & Behavior – Smart Kids

  https://www.smartkidswithld.org/getting-help/adhd/artificial-food-dyes-behavior/

  Many children are sensitive to synthetic dyes. According to Dr. Nigg, food dyes cause symptoms in up to eight percent of children with ADHD nationwideor over 500,000 kids. […] Artificial dyes are more of a public health problem than an ADHD problem. While AFCs are not a main cause of ADHD or hyperactivity, they may contribute significantly to some cases, and may additionally push a youngster over the diagnostic threshold.

• #39 Red Dye 40 and ADHD: Health Risks and Foods to Avoid

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/red-dye-40-adhd-5220957

  In children with ADHD, red dye 40 may exacerbate symptoms of hyperactivity and irritability. […] Red dye 40 may cause tantrums and other strong emotional responses in children who are sensitive to the dye. […] Red dye 40 is known to exacerbate symptoms of ADHD. […] There is substantial evidence that red dye 40 exacerbates ADHD symptoms, including hyperactivity and irritability. […] It has also been found to trigger behavioral changes in sensitive children who do not have pre-existing behavioral disorders.

• #40 Artificial Food Colors and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Symptoms: Conclusions to Dye for

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3441937/

  The effect of artificial food colors (AFCs) on child behavior has been studied for more than 35 years, with accumulating evidence from imperfect studies. […] Recent data suggest a small but significant deleterious effect of AFCs on children’s behavior that is not confined to those with diagnosable ADHD. […] AFCs appear to be more of a public health problem than an ADHD problem. […] AFCs are not a major cause of ADHD per se, but seem to affect children regardless of whether or not they have ADHD, and they may have an aggregated effect on classroom climate if most children in the class suffer a small behavioral decrement with additive or synergistic effects. […] The results of these studies led to some significant changes in the field of public health, with the United Kingdom government requesting that food manufacturers avoid these additives in favor of natural food colors and flavors, and the EU asking manufacturers to voluntarily remove several AFCs from foods and beverages or list the following warning on the label: [this AFC] may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.

• #41 Red Dye 40, Food Additives and ADHD: Feed Your Child’s FocusFooterLogo

  https://www.additudemag.com/feed-your-childs-focus-adhd-food-nutrition/?srsltid=AfmBOoplM5ToZw4djKVo0y-lKTZnBBRyThCk9Gw5Q7w1kSDPYFyHkFgq

  Research suggests that artificial food dyes, sugar, and sensitivities may exacerbate symptoms of ADHD in some children. […] Studies published in The Lancet, Pediatrics, and Journal of Pediatrics suggest that food additives adversely affect a population of children with ADHD. […] Some even indicate that artificial coloring and flavors, as well as the preservative sodium benzoate, can make even some kids without ADHD hyperactive. […] In 2004, one studied healthy preschoolers after giving them either a placebo or 20 milligrams of artificial dye mix plus sodium benzoate. They found that, when the children received the actual dye and sodium benzoate, they had a significant increase in hyperactivity. […] It found that both hyperactive children and non-hyperactive children experienced increased hyperactivity scores when given artificial food colors and additives, suggesting that the dyes are a general public health concern.

• #42 Red Dye and ADHD: Is There a Link? | Psych Central

  https://psychcentral.com/adhd/red-dye-and-adhd

  While artificial food colorings havent been shown to cause ADHD, a link between food dyes and hyperactivity has long been suspected. […] Since the 1970s, researchers, parents, and teachers have suspected a link between food dyes and hyperactivity in young people. Plus, studies have tested a link between food dyes and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a common neurodevelopmental disorder marked by hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. […] Current science suggests that while artificial food colorings (AFCs) dont cause ADHD, theyre linked to negative neurobehavioral outcomes in the general population. […] AFCs may have a small but important negative effect on how children behave. […] Children who have nearly enough symptoms to be classified as having ADHD may be pushed over into a clinical diagnosis by a small uptick in symptoms caused by AFCs.

• #43 Red Dye 40, Food Additives and ADHD: Feed Your Child’s FocusFooterLogo

  https://www.additudemag.com/feed-your-childs-focus-adhd-food-nutrition/?srsltid=AfmBOoplM5ToZw4djKVo0y-lKTZnBBRyThCk9Gw5Q7w1kSDPYFyHkFgq

  Research suggests that artificial food dyes, sugar, and sensitivities may exacerbate symptoms of ADHD in some children. […] Studies published in The Lancet, Pediatrics, and Journal of Pediatrics suggest that food additives adversely affect a population of children with ADHD. […] Some even indicate that artificial coloring and flavors, as well as the preservative sodium benzoate, can make even some kids without ADHD hyperactive. […] In 2004, one studied healthy preschoolers after giving them either a placebo or 20 milligrams of artificial dye mix plus sodium benzoate. They found that, when the children received the actual dye and sodium benzoate, they had a significant increase in hyperactivity. […] It found that both hyperactive children and non-hyperactive children experienced increased hyperactivity scores when given artificial food colors and additives, suggesting that the dyes are a general public health concern.

• #44 Food Dye and ADHD: Food Coloring, Sugar, and Diet

  https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/food-dye-adhd

  For more than 30 years, scientists have examined the relationship between food coloring and hyperactive behavior in children, but with mixed results. To date, no conclusive evidence has been found to show that food coloring causes ADHD. […] A study of nearly 300 children by the United Kingdoms Food Standards Agency in 2007 showed that the consumption of foods containing dyes could increase hyperactive behavior in children. […] The researchers found that hyperactive behavior by the 8- and 9-year-olds increased with both the mixtures containing artificial coloring additives. The hyperactive behavior of 3-year-olds increased with the first beverage but not necessarily with the second. They concluded that the results show an adverse effect on behavior after consumption of the food dyes.

• #45 Let’s Get Clear On Colors – Guiding StarsSearch iconFacebook iconYoutube iconPinterest iconInstagram iconRSS icon

  https://guidingstars.com/guiding-stars-news/lets-get-clear-on-colors/

  In the early 1970’s, a pediatric allergist, Dr. Benjamin Feingold, started to suspect that some food additives including artificial colors were causing or worsening negative behaviors such as hyperactivity or inattentiveness in some children. […] This anecdotal finding was later substantiated by many scientific studies which indeed found that artificial food colors exacerbated negative behavioral effects in some children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). […] In England, the British government extended these studies to normal children and found that synthetic food colors caused negative behavioral effects in some children both with and without ADHD. […] In response to the growing evidence demonstrating the negative effects of artificial colors on children, the Guiding Stars Scientific Advisory Panel recently decided to debit foods containing artificial colors by 1 star rating.

• #46 Artificial Food Colors and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Symptoms: Conclusions to Dye for

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3441937/

  The effect of artificial food colors (AFCs) on child behavior has been studied for more than 35 years, with accumulating evidence from imperfect studies. […] Recent data suggest a small but significant deleterious effect of AFCs on children’s behavior that is not confined to those with diagnosable ADHD. […] AFCs appear to be more of a public health problem than an ADHD problem. […] AFCs are not a major cause of ADHD per se, but seem to affect children regardless of whether or not they have ADHD, and they may have an aggregated effect on classroom climate if most children in the class suffer a small behavioral decrement with additive or synergistic effects. […] The results of these studies led to some significant changes in the field of public health, with the United Kingdom government requesting that food manufacturers avoid these additives in favor of natural food colors and flavors, and the EU asking manufacturers to voluntarily remove several AFCs from foods and beverages or list the following warning on the label: [this AFC] may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.

• #47 Artificial Food Colors and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Symptoms: Conclusions to Dye for

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3441937/

  The current status of evidence is inconclusive but too substantial to dismiss. […] While awaiting the results of such further research, the following conclusions seem reasonable: AFCs are not a main cause of ADHD, but they may contribute significantly to some cases, and in some cases may additively push a youngster over the diagnostic threshold. […] The deleterious effect does not appear to be confined to ADHD (a general effect has been replicated). Therefore AFCs may be more a general public health problem than an ADHD problem. […] There may conceivably be a possible deleterious effect on classroom climate from most children deteriorating slightly, thus additively or even synergistically impairing the learning atmosphere.

• #48 New report shows artificial food coloring causes hyperactivity in some kids | UC Berkeley Public Health

  https://publichealth.berkeley.edu/news-media/research-highlights/new-report-shows-artificial-food-coloring-causes-hyperactivity-in-some-kids

  A report released in April 2021 by the state of California with contributors from UC Berkeley and UC Davis confirmed the long-suspected belief that the consumption of synthetic food dyes can cause hyperactivity and other neurobehavioral issues for some children. […] Evidence shows that synthetic food dyes are associated with adverse neurobehavioral outcomes in some children, said OEHHA Director Lauren Zeise. […] Researchers found that all of the FDAs Acceptable Daily Intake levels (ADIs) for synthetic food dyes are based on 35- to 70-year-old studies that were not designed to detect the types of behavioral effects that have been observed in children. Comparisons with newer studies indicate that the current ADIs may not adequately protect children from behavioral effects.

• #49 A Review of the Association of Blue Food Coloring With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms in Children

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9573786/

  The article by Nigg et al. looked into studies that utilized restriction diets that limited the amounts of synthetic color additives, flavors, and salicylates in the diets of children with ADHD. Their analysis concluded that these restriction diets did reduce the hyperactive symptoms in approximately 33% of the children with ADHD that were involved. […] The study found that when the participants had AFCs and sodium benzoate eliminated from their diet, there were significant reductions in hyperactive behavior. […] The effects of artificial blue dyes Blue No. 1 and Blue No. 2 have also been studied in children, along with other AFCs. […] The studies that were reviewed for this article support the suggestion that dietary intervention, particularly the elimination of AFCs, should be considered for children with ADHD.

• #50 Red Dye 40, Food Additives and ADHD: Feed Your Child’s FocusFooterLogo

  https://www.additudemag.com/feed-your-childs-focus-adhd-food-nutrition/?srsltid=AfmBOoplM5ToZw4djKVo0y-lKTZnBBRyThCk9Gw5Q7w1kSDPYFyHkFgq

  The FDA did admit that a population of children does react adversely to these dyes. […] The conclusion? Artificial colors do react adversely with ADHD symptoms in some children. […] However, all studies on the effect of elimination diets on ADHD symptoms found statistically significant ADHD symptom reduction when children were given a narrow diet of foods unlikely to cause reactions. […] It is now known that any sweetener, including artificial sweeteners, disrupts dopamine and dopamine receptors in the brain. This can lead to alterations in behavior, binge eating, and ADHD symptoms.

• #51 Food Dyes Can Likely Cause Hyperactivity – FoodFight USA

  https://foodfightusa.com/blog/2024/12/food-dyes-can-likely-cause-hyperactivity/

  Several studies employed rigorous designs, placing children on dye-free diets for weeks before reintroducing dyes in controlled doses. These studies revealed that even small amounts of synthetic dyes (as little as 1 mg per day) could lead to increased inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and restlessness in sensitive children. While not all kids are affected, an estimated 8% of those with ADHD appeared to have symptoms exacerbated by synthetic food dyes. A 2013 meta-analysis also suggests that excluding artificial colors from diets can significantly reduce ADHD symptoms, particularly in children predisposed to food sensitivities. […] Animal studies echo these findings, linking synthetic dyes to changes in brain neurotransmitters, memory, learning, and even brain structure. Moreover, according to a comprehensive CSPI report, specific dyes such as Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, and Blue 1 have been shown to cause hypersensitivity reactions and potentially trigger hyperactivity in children.

• #52 As synthetic food dyes attract more attention, one Idaho family shares how cutting them out helped their daughter with ADHD | Boise State Public Radio

  https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/science-research/2025-01-23/synthetic-food-dyes-idaho-family-adhd

  The recent ban of the synthetic food dye Red 3 by the Food and Drug Administration is linked to cancer risk; high concentrations were shown to cause the disease in lab rats. […] Small studies going back decades have shown a potential link between artificial food dyes and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms in kids. […] From that meta analysis, there was some evidence that some children with ADHD may have symptoms that are worsened by the synthetic food colors, Antink said. […] In the meta analysis, researchers showed that about 8% of kids with ADHD may have symptoms related to synthetic food colors. But the effect of removing the food colors may be about 30% to 50% as good as medication and potentially with fewer side effects, she said. […] Why artificial food dyes might affect humans in this way isn’t clear. Antink says it might be related to inflammation, or the chemical dyes could be affecting specific neural pathways.

• #53 The Side Effects of Artificial Food Coloring and Dyes: Cancer and ADHD

  https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-side-effects-of-artificial-food-coloring-and-dyes-cancer-and-adhd/

  Excluding artificial food colors from childrens diets can improve ADHD symptoms. […] Hyperactivity in preschoolers was reduced significantly when artificial colorings and the preservative sodium benzoate were eliminated from their diets. […] The researchers suggest that benefit would accrue for all children if they didnt consume artificial food colors or benzoate preservatives. […] This time, researchers found that artificial colors and other food additives in processed foods appeared to exacerbate hyperactive behaviorsinattention, impulsivity, and overactivityamong young children, with more pronounced effects in three-year-olds relative to eight-or nine-year-olds. […] In a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials for dietary interventions for ADHD, excluding artificial food colors from the diet significantly improved behavior.

• #54 Could Food Dyes Disrupt Children’s Behavior and Learning? – VEGGIEMAN

  https://veggieman.com/could-food-dyes-disrupt-childrens-behavior-and-learning/

  Studies suggest artificial food dyes are a major dietary culprit that could impact some childrens behavior and learning. […] Dr. Feingold had observed that certain food additives, including food dyes, seemed to increase the risk of hyperactivity and other behavior problems. […] For example, in a study of 200 hyperactive children, 150 of them (75%) experienced improved behavior when artificial food dyes were eliminated from their diet for six weeks. […] All three studies showed a small but significant effect of the dyes on the childrens behavior. […] According to the Feingold Association and scientific studies, artificial food dyes (as well as some other food additives) have been linked with significant hyperactivity, impulsive actions, compulsive behaviors, emotional concerns, difficulty thinking, short attention span, nerve/muscle symptoms, and sleep issues. […] Keep in mind that many of the above symptoms can have more than one cause.

• #55 The Health Risks Of Artificial Food Dyes | Henry Ford Health – Detroit, MI

  https://www.henryford.com/blog/2025/01/health-risks-of-artificial-food-dyes

  Research has suggested dyes are linked to health problems, including behavioral changes in children. […] Behavioral changes that food dyes may contribute to include: Hyperactivity. […] A review of the existing research, published in 2022, found evidence from both animal and human studies that suggested artificial food dyes can affect behavior in children. […] However, it can cause hyperactivity and might make ADHD symptoms worse. […] There’s also research that shows when you remove dye from a child’s diet, they have fewer symptoms like restlessness or hyperactivity.

• #56 Does red dye cause ADHD?

  https://www.understood.org/en/articles/red-dye-adhd

  Artificial food dyes like Red 40 are used in countless products and have long been the subject of debate. […] But critics argue that they pose health and behavioral risks, especially for kids with ADHD. […] Kennedy has stated that these dyes are linked to ADHD and cancer. […] Red Dye 40 and other synthetic food dyes do not cause ADHD. ADHD is caused in part by differences in how the brain develops and functions. Genetics also plays a key role. […] The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) acknowledges that artificial food dyes can worsen ADHD symptoms. They point to studies reporting decreased ADHD symptoms in kids who have cut dyes from their diet. […] Food dyes like Red 40 don’t cause ADHD. But they may make things harder for some kids, especially those with behavioral issues or hyperactivity. These dyes don’t cause symptoms in everyone, but it’s clear that some kids are more sensitive than others. […] Red 40 does not cause ADHD, but it may make symptoms like hyperactivity or trouble focusing worse for some children. Research shows that synthetic dyes can affect behavior in kids, though not every child is sensitive to them.

• #57 The Link Between Food Colors And Additives And Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): How to Test for Food Color and Additive Reactions

  https://www.rupahealth.com/post/the-link-between-food-colors-and-additives-and-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd-how-to-test-for-food-color-and-additive-reactions

  Their findings were that Red No. 3 and 40, along with Yellow No. 5, have the most notable effects of artificial dyes when it comes to children’s behaviors. […] Multiple studies have been geared towards the combo effect of food coloring with the additive Sodium Benzoate. […] Results revealed a significant increase in hyperactivity during the additive weeks. […] On the placebo days, there was a significant improvement in their symptoms compared to food additive days. […] Many of the other food additives may impact gut health and a child’s microbiome, which can have an effect on brain health. […] Potential impacts on the microbiota have been assessed when it comes to the mentioned categories of food additives. […] Newer research has suggested that high fructose diets may contribute to brain inflammation and ADHD behaviors.

• #58 Do Artificial Food Colors Cause ADHD Symptoms? – CHADD

  https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/do-artificial-food-colors-cause-adhd-symptoms/

  If you are concerned your daughter may have a sensitivity to artificial food colors or preservatives, discuss it with her doctor. […] Focusing meals and snacks on whole and minimally processed foods is beneficial for all your family members; it is also a good way to avoid some of those ingredients that may aggravate your daughter’s ADHD symptoms.

• #59 Are Food Dyes Bad For Your Health? | MedPage Today

  https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/exclusives/112745

  „He added that he would urge pediatricians, and other healthcare providers, particularly those interacting with children and their families, to really be mindful of the potential impacts that dyes are having.” […] „For individuals who are concerned, Holton recommends avoiding foods that contain artificial dyes, which are easy to identify on food labels with a color and number indicating the dye clearly stated, she said.”

• #60 Food Coloring and Children with ADHD: Do Dyes Impact Behavior?FooterLogo

  https://www.additudemag.com/food-coloring-dyes-adhd-symptoms/?srsltid=AfmBOopKE0ux-ldOFVwgkJQTeez7S-Xx0_8NisJ0mi0uFEzhsnHOsaGP

  Food dyes probably make children with and without ADHD more irritable. […] Some children may experience more aggression and hyperactivity, and reduced attention and focus. […] Food dyes have not been proven safe for children, and they may increase symptoms of inattention or hyperactivity. […] Parents are well-advised to remove food dyes from their child’s diet if they can. […] Should parents avoid food dyes? If possible, you can remove one of the many potential negative factors. […] The effect of food dyes is more significant in a child with ADHD who is more sensitive to them.

• #61 The Link Between Food Colors And Additives And Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): How to Test for Food Color and Additive Reactions

  https://www.rupahealth.com/post/the-link-between-food-colors-and-additives-and-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd-how-to-test-for-food-color-and-additive-reactions

  While an independent correlation has not been established, evidence suggests it is a compounded contributor to impulsive behaviors. […] Dietary implications for ADHD should be considered, as evidence suggests there may be a correlation. […] If you suspect your kid is reacting to dyes or additives in foods, working with a healthcare provider can help you get to the root cause of this issue.

• #62 FDA panel finds no link between artificial food colorings and hyperactivity in most children – Harvard Health

  https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/fda-panel-finds-no-link-between-artificial-food-colorings-and-hyperactivity-in-most-children-201104012184

  Parents, advocacy groups, and some scientists have long worried about a possible link between artificial food colorings and hyperactivity in children. On Thursday, an FDA panel concluded that there isnt enough evidence to prove that artificial food colorings contribute to hyperactivity, distractibility, and other behavior problems in most children. […] However, the panel wrote that certain children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be uniquely vulnerable, not just to food colorings, but to any number of food additives. […] The FDA committees vote today is in line with the consensus view among scientists, that diet alone is probably not the driving force behind ADHD symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsive behavior. […] At the same time, the FDAs ruling and several recent studies suggest that food additives could contribute to symptoms in some children.

• #63 Red Dye 40 Side Effects and Food List

  https://health.clevelandclinic.org/red-dye-40

  The color additive found in many pre-packaged foods may affect those with ADHD or allergies. […] But some studies have linked artificial food dyes like red dye 40 to hyperactivity, including ADHD. […] Some studies show a link between dyes and increased ADHD or hyperactivity in children. And other studies show an improvement in behavior and attention once the dyes were eliminated. […] Potential side effects may include: Hyperactivity, including ADHD. […] I recommend minimizing food dyes in your kids diets, reiterates Zumpano.

• #64 As synthetic food dyes attract more attention, one Idaho family shares how cutting them out helped their daughter with ADHD | Boise State Public Radio

  https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/science-research/2025-01-23/synthetic-food-dyes-idaho-family-adhd

  The ten-year old described the effects of red dye specifically as contributing to an energy and impulsivity she struggles to calm down from. […] Dr. Antink encourages parents who might be considering eliminating dyes to share any dietary changes or other strategies with their child’s doctor, and to have an outside observer like a teacher help track behavioral changes. […] For Heather and Jared’s family, avoiding food dyes has become easier with time. […] With the ban of Red 3, there are eight synthetic dyes approved by the FDA for consumption in America. […] The FDA maintains a position that approved food additives are safe for consumption when used as recommended, and specifically for children, The totality of scientific evidence indicates that most children have no adverse effects when consuming foods containing color additives, but some evidence suggests that certain children may be sensitive to them.

• #65 How food dye can affect children | Ohio State Health & Discovery

  https://health.osu.edu/health/mental-health/food-dye

  You might have wondered why your son or daughter became hyper and irritable after having a blue sports drink or eating a colorfully iced cookie or piece of cake. […] Food dyes can make some children and teens hyperactive and moody or irritable, according to available research. […] Though food dyes dont cause disorders such as anxiety or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they could make those conditions worse. […] Food dyes can make ADHD symptoms worse. […] Children who have a pattern of being angry, irritable and defying parents and other people in authority can experience more of those behaviors after having food or drinks with artificial dyes. […] Bacteria in your gut can affect your mood and anxiety, and food dyes could affect how bacteria in the gut function, making anxiety worse. […] Adequate sleep, exercise and a healthy diet thats free of artificial food dyes can take the edge off ADHD and mood symptoms and possibly enable you or your child to need less medication.

• #66 How food dye can affect children | Ohio State Health & Discovery

  https://health.osu.edu/health/mental-health/food-dye

  You might have wondered why your son or daughter became hyper and irritable after having a blue sports drink or eating a colorfully iced cookie or piece of cake. […] Food dyes can make some children and teens hyperactive and moody or irritable, according to available research. […] Though food dyes dont cause disorders such as anxiety or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they could make those conditions worse. […] Food dyes can make ADHD symptoms worse. […] Children who have a pattern of being angry, irritable and defying parents and other people in authority can experience more of those behaviors after having food or drinks with artificial dyes. […] Bacteria in your gut can affect your mood and anxiety, and food dyes could affect how bacteria in the gut function, making anxiety worse. […] Adequate sleep, exercise and a healthy diet thats free of artificial food dyes can take the edge off ADHD and mood symptoms and possibly enable you or your child to need less medication.

• #67 What the Current Science Says About Hyperactivity and Food Colors – Food Insight

  https://foodinsight.org/what-the-current-science-says-about-hyperactivity-and-food-colors/

  The color of our food can have a big influence on what and how we eat. […] All food color additives in the U.S. food supply are safe for human consumption, and counter to some news reports, there is limited science that food colors increase hyperactivity in children. […] Although food color additives are safe to eat, there is ongoing research surrounding the effect of food colors on behavior. Especially in children, there is suspicion that food colors may influence the onset and/or severity of hyperactivity. […] While ADHD can result from a number of causes, it is widely believed at this point that food colors, as well as any other food substances, are not a direct cause of this neurological syndrome. […] A group of scientists from both the U.S. and the U.K. confirmed the safety of all FDA-approved, synthetically created colors in a study published in 2020. Additionally, a 2020 systematic assessment of FDA-certified colors concluded that food colors do not impact brain activity that is indicative of hyperactivity, implying that no relationship exists between food color additives and the development of ADHD.

• #68 What the Current Science Says About Hyperactivity and Food Colors – Food Insight

  https://foodinsight.org/what-the-current-science-says-about-hyperactivity-and-food-colors/

  In 2011, the FDA Food Advisory Committee convened to help answer researchers burning questions around the topic of food colors and hyperactivity. […] the FDA again concluded that there is not sufficient evidence that shows that food color additives increase hyperactivity and/or ADHD in children. […] currently scientists and regulatory agencies agree that there is not sufficient scientific evidence that links ADHD with food color additives and that more research is needed.

• #69 Food Colours and Hyperactivity in Children

  https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/multimedia/multimedia_pub/multimedia_pub_fsf_48_01.html

  From 20 July 2010, foods to be sold in member countries of the European Union are required to put up a warning statement „may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children” if they contain certain artificial food colours. […] Based on the changes on activity and attention of these children, the researchers concluded that exposure to food colour mixtures in the diet result in increased hyperactivity in children. […] The Expert Committee, while agreed that the matter deserved close observation, observed a number of inherent limitations in the study and scientific uncertainties such that a causal link between food colours and behavioural changes in children could not be established. […] Experts opined that the Southampton study had a number of limitations and uncertainties, in which a link between food colours and behavioural changes in children could not be established.

• #70 Does Artificial Food Coloring Contribute to ADHD in Children? | Scientific American

  https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/does-artificial-food-coloring-contribute-to-adhd-in-children/

  The FDA maintains dyes are safe, but some studies have linked them to hyperactivity in children. […] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration maintains artificial food dyes are safe but some research studies have found the dyes can contribute to hyperactive behavior in children. […] After a 2007 study in the U.K. showed that artificial colors and/or the common preservative sodium benzoate increased hyperactivity in children, the European Union started requiring food labels indicating that a product contains any one of six dyes that had been investigated. […] The FDA convened a Food Advisory Committee meeting in 2011 to review the existing research, and concluded that there was not sufficient evidence proving that foods with artificial colors caused hyperactivity in the general population.

• #71 Are Food Dyes Bad For Your Health? | MedPage Today

  https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/exclusives/112745

  „These children may represent a particularly susceptible subgroup based on genetic factors and may explain some of the inconsistencies in studies failing to account for this factor,” OEHHA report authors wrote. […] „It is primarily based on that human evidence that we have reached this conclusion that food dyes cause behavioral problems in some kids, and that is backed up by the animal evidence and the mechanistic evidence,” Galligan said. […] „I don’t think we need more research. I think the evidence is crystal clear that food dyes are causing behavioral problems in some kids.” […] „Can you actually do a study where you feed children something that is already proposed to have these effects?” […] „It might be that cognitive behavioral effects are kind of the tip of the iceberg. There may be other things going on underneath that are deleterious to health” — including potential carcinogenicity.

• #72 Does Artificial Food Coloring Contribute to ADHD in Children? | Scientific American

  https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/does-artificial-food-coloring-contribute-to-adhd-in-children/

  A 2012 meta-analysis of studies co-authored by Nigg concluded that color additives have an effect on hyperactive behavior in children, with a small subset showing more extreme behavior than others. […] Studies have also shown removing foods containing artificial dyes via restriction diets can successfully decrease hyperactivity but Nigg says this is likely because removing processed foods in general is healthier and results in better behavioral outcomes for children with ADHD. […] Weiss supports banning artificial colors until companies have evidence that they cause no harm. […] Nigg says the FDA should require manufacturers to include a label saying artificial colors could affect hyperactivity in some children, like the E.U. does.

• #73 Food colouring – what’s all the hype about? — Angela Berrill

  https://www.angelaberrill.com/blog/food-colouring

  The Southampton Six are six food colours (Tartrazine (102), Quinoline Yellow (104), Sunset Yellow FCF (110), Ponceau 4R (124), Allura Red AC (129) and Carmoisine (122)) that were linked to hyperactivity in children in a study funded by the UK Food Standards Agency in 2007. […] A subsequent review by the EFSA, which included the evidence from the Southampton study, concluded that the available evidence did not indicate a causal link between exposure to the colours and effects on behaviour. […] In addition, the FDA (2011) also reviewed the evidence and found that there was still no evidence to support a link between food colouring causing hyperactivity.

• #74 Food Color Additives in the US Food Supply: Review of Neurobehavioral Safety

  https://scholars.direct/Articles/pediatric-neurology/jpnn-4-015.php?jid=pediatric-neurology

  The US FDA FAC determined that a causal relationship between exposure to color additives and hyperactivity in children in the general population has not been established. However, for certain susceptible children with ADHD and other problem behaviors, the data suggest that their condition may be exacerbated by exposure to a number of substances in food, including, but not limited to, synthetic FCAs. […] The literature on human studies from the past decade does not offer a strong, plausible, or reliable explanation that FCAs present in or eliminated from the diet has an impact on ADHD symptoms in children and adolescents. […] The actual subjects’ (children with or without ADHD) ratings of behavior are often not objective, but rather subjectively recorded or measured, and behavioral ratings and tests are almost never utilized. […] Our review of the research literature on the available elimination or induction studies indicates that evidence does not exist that provides adequate scientific support to link FCAs consumption to increasing ADHD symptoms in humans.

• #75 A Review of the Association of Blue Food Coloring With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms in Children

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9573786/

  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder diagnosed in children. The exact cause of ADHD is not known, but, along with genetic factors, it is possible that environmental factors including toxins and diet may affect symptom severity. […] Of these dietary components, artificial food coloring (AFC), while approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has been suspected to be associated with ADHD symptoms. […] After reviewing the literature, it was found that restriction diets, specifically those excluding AFCs, may affect symptom severity. […] While there are several studies that examine the effect of a combination of AFCs on ADHD symptoms in children, there is much less research done on just blue artificial food coloring in children.

• #76 Food Color Additives in the US Food Supply: Review of Neurobehavioral Safety

  https://scholars.direct/Articles/pediatric-neurology/jpnn-4-015.php?jid=pediatric-neurology

  Currently approved food additives, including color additives, have a long history of safe use in human consumables. […] Research on the impact of food color additives (FCAs) upon neurobehavior, especially focusing on hyperactive behavioral symptoms in children and adolescents, began in the mid-1970s in the United States (US) with animal and human studies. Interest in the impact of FCAs on behavior and especially neurobehavior in children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms has increased over time. […] Our results indicate that published human studies from the past decade do not offer a strong or reliable explanation of the impact of FCA presence or elimination on ADHD symptoms in children and adolescents. Non-clinical studies involving animals included exposures to FCAs that was considerably greater than amounts estimated to be consumed in the diets of humans either alone or in mixtures and found that the magnitude of behavioral changes observed have been small, inconsistent, and not dose-dependent in nature.

• #77 Food Dyes and ADHD | Psychology Today

  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/helping-kids-through-adhd/202002/food-dyes-and-adhd

  An enduring controversy in the ADHD world is the role of diet and, in particular, synthetic food dyes. […] In 2011, the FDA reviewed the evidence, and although they admitted that some children are sensitive to food dyes and that this may exacerbate ADHD symptoms, they opted not to take any action. […] Overall, we confirmed that food dyes increase ADHD symptoms somewhat. […] This suggests that to the extent that food dyes affect ADHD symptoms, this is a public health concern that is not ADHD-specific. […] While the overall effects of food dyes on ADHD symptoms seem clear enough, there were numerous caveats. […] On the other hand, it seemed that some children had big effects. In other words, there seem to be some children who are particularly sensitive. Therefore, some children may benefit from the avoidance of synthetic food dyes.

• #78 Food Dyes and ADHD | Psychology Today

  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/helping-kids-through-adhd/202002/food-dyes-and-adhd

  My own view is that food dyes are not proven safe for children, and certainly may increase symptoms of inattention or hyperactivity. For some children, this may be one too many challenges to their nervous system and contribute to ADHD symptoms. […] The amount of AFCs the Food and Drug Administration has certified over the years has increased more than 5-fold since 1950 (12 mg/capita/day) to 2012 (68 mg/capita/day). […] In the past 38 years, there have been studies of adverse behavioral reactions such as hyperactivity in children to double-blind challenges with AFCs. Studies that used 50 mg or more of AFCs as the challenge showed a greater negative effect on more children than those which used less. […] There is a real possibility that these effects are larger than what the older, aggregated literature shows in everyday life.

• #79 Do Artificial Food Colors Cause ADHD Symptoms? – CHADD

  https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/do-artificial-food-colors-cause-adhd-symptoms/

  Dr. Arnold and colleagues also reviewed multiple studies about artificial food colors and preservatives in Artificial Food Colors and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Symptoms: Conclusions to Dye for. He again urged additional research that was more targeted in figuring out if there is a role played by artificial colors in children’s behavior. […] Artificial food colors are not a main cause of ADHD, but they may contribute significantly to some cases, and in some cases may additively push a youngster over the diagnostic threshold. […] The harmful effect of artificial food colors does not appear to be confined to people diagnosed with ADHD. […] The current status of evidence is inconclusive but too substantial to dismiss. Until safety can be better determined, Dr. Arnold and colleagues suggest minimizing children’s exposure to artificial food colors.

• #80 Artificial Food Dyes & Behavior – Smart Kids

  https://www.smartkidswithld.org/getting-help/adhd/artificial-food-dyes-behavior/

  The link between artificial food dyes and hyperactivity in kids is a hot topic for researchers, regulators, policymakers, and consumer advocates Anecdotally, parents, too, attest to the harmful effect food dyes have on their childs behavior as well as on school performance […] Although the evidence is still considered inconclusive, numerous studies have shown that food dyes can worsen behavior in some children. […] Three British studies in the 2000s found that certain artificial food dyes and preservatives may have negative impacts on behavior in susceptible children with and without ADHD. […] Nevertheless, their examination found enough to describe the link between synthetic dyes and hyperactivity as too substantial to dismiss. […] Dr. Nigg suggests minimizing childrens exposure to AFCs until their safety can be better determined.

• #81 Do Artificial Food Colors Cause ADHD Symptoms? – CHADD

  https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/do-artificial-food-colors-cause-adhd-symptoms/

  Dr. Arnold and colleagues also reviewed multiple studies about artificial food colors and preservatives in Artificial Food Colors and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Symptoms: Conclusions to Dye for. He again urged additional research that was more targeted in figuring out if there is a role played by artificial colors in children’s behavior. […] Artificial food colors are not a main cause of ADHD, but they may contribute significantly to some cases, and in some cases may additively push a youngster over the diagnostic threshold. […] The harmful effect of artificial food colors does not appear to be confined to people diagnosed with ADHD. […] The current status of evidence is inconclusive but too substantial to dismiss. Until safety can be better determined, Dr. Arnold and colleagues suggest minimizing children’s exposure to artificial food colors.

• #82 Does Artificial Food Coloring Contribute to ADHD in Children? | Scientific American

  https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/does-artificial-food-coloring-contribute-to-adhd-in-children/

  A 2012 meta-analysis of studies co-authored by Nigg concluded that color additives have an effect on hyperactive behavior in children, with a small subset showing more extreme behavior than others. […] Studies have also shown removing foods containing artificial dyes via restriction diets can successfully decrease hyperactivity but Nigg says this is likely because removing processed foods in general is healthier and results in better behavioral outcomes for children with ADHD. […] Weiss supports banning artificial colors until companies have evidence that they cause no harm. […] Nigg says the FDA should require manufacturers to include a label saying artificial colors could affect hyperactivity in some children, like the E.U. does.

• #83 Do Artificial Food Colors Cause ADHD Symptoms? – CHADD

  https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/do-artificial-food-colors-cause-adhd-symptoms/

  Do Artificial Food Colors Cause ADHD Symptoms? […] The idea that artificial food colorings and preservatives are somehow related to ADHD has been floated around since the 1970s. […] Research, however, does not support the view that ADHD is caused by food additives or coloring. The research does show that these ingredients can make symptoms worse for some people affected by ADHD. […] What the research did seem to show was some children and adults have a sensitivity, or allergy, to artificial colors and preservatives. […] If your child’s behavior or inattention gets worse after eating foods with artificial food dyes, then consider avoiding them, former CHADD CEO Ruth Hughes, PhD, said to parents following the FDA review of the research. This will probably not make the symptoms of ADHD disappear, but it may reduce the severity.

• #84 Food Dyes and Behavior in Kids: A Dietitian shares everything you need to know – Sarah Remmer, RD

  https://www.sarahremmer.com/food-dyes-and-behavior-in-kids/

  Artificial food dyes consumed on occasion, and in small amounts, pose little risk for behavioral problems in most children. […] If you observe a significant change in your child’s behavior after they consume colorful icing on a cupcake or drink colorful fruit punch, it might indicate a reaction to food color. […] If you consistently notice that your child’s behavior, memory or concentration level is significantly impacted by artificial food dyes, it would make total sense to limit, cut down or avoid these foods for a period of time to see if this makes a difference. […] There is a lot of hype around food dyes and how they impact behavior in children, but what about how they impact other areas of our health? […] The answer is not straight forward, however what I can say that there is no research to definitively show that food dyes cause cancer in children. […] The animal studies that look at the most common food dyes consumed by children show no evidence of cancer-causing effects.

• #85 Do Artificial Food Colors Cause ADHD Symptoms? – CHADD

  https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/do-artificial-food-colors-cause-adhd-symptoms/

  Do Artificial Food Colors Cause ADHD Symptoms? […] The idea that artificial food colorings and preservatives are somehow related to ADHD has been floated around since the 1970s. […] Research, however, does not support the view that ADHD is caused by food additives or coloring. The research does show that these ingredients can make symptoms worse for some people affected by ADHD. […] What the research did seem to show was some children and adults have a sensitivity, or allergy, to artificial colors and preservatives. […] If your child’s behavior or inattention gets worse after eating foods with artificial food dyes, then consider avoiding them, former CHADD CEO Ruth Hughes, PhD, said to parents following the FDA review of the research. This will probably not make the symptoms of ADHD disappear, but it may reduce the severity.

• #86 Food Dyes and Behavior in Kids: A Dietitian shares everything you need to know – Sarah Remmer, RD

  https://www.sarahremmer.com/food-dyes-and-behavior-in-kids/

  Research does show a general (but vague) connection between artificial food dyes and adverse behavioral outcomes in children. […] Researchers have explored this link by either exposing children to foods containing artificial food dyes or observing the impact of eliminating the food dyes from a child’s diet. The results showed that while some children showed more signs of behavioral issues, such as hyperactivity, with a higher intake of food dyes, other children were completely unaffected. […] Nevertheless, there are a handful of studies focused on examining the effects of Yellow No. 5 (Tartrazine) alone on children’s behavior, which provide evidence that, when administered at a sufficiently high dose, it may be linked to ADHD-like behaviors in genetically susceptible children. […] Studies conducted on rats and mice offer evidence that artificial food dyes, including Red No.3, Red No. 40, Yellow No.5, and Yellow No.6, may lead to temporary cognitive and behavioral effects such as changes in activity level (eg. restlessness), impacted memory, and struggles with learning.

• #87 Does red dye cause ADHD?

  https://www.understood.org/en/articles/red-dye-adhd

  Artificial food dyes like Red 40 are used in countless products and have long been the subject of debate. […] But critics argue that they pose health and behavioral risks, especially for kids with ADHD. […] Kennedy has stated that these dyes are linked to ADHD and cancer. […] Red Dye 40 and other synthetic food dyes do not cause ADHD. ADHD is caused in part by differences in how the brain develops and functions. Genetics also plays a key role. […] The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) acknowledges that artificial food dyes can worsen ADHD symptoms. They point to studies reporting decreased ADHD symptoms in kids who have cut dyes from their diet. […] Food dyes like Red 40 don’t cause ADHD. But they may make things harder for some kids, especially those with behavioral issues or hyperactivity. These dyes don’t cause symptoms in everyone, but it’s clear that some kids are more sensitive than others. […] Red 40 does not cause ADHD, but it may make symptoms like hyperactivity or trouble focusing worse for some children. Research shows that synthetic dyes can affect behavior in kids, though not every child is sensitive to them.

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