04/22/2025                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            Your body doesn't recognize artificial dyes so it fights back. Removing them isnât just for kids with hyperactivityâitâs for anyone who wants decreased anxiety and mood swings, and increased energy, gut health, and long-term wellness. 
Here are 5 big ways artificial dyes impacts your health and why removing them makes a real difference:
1. Artificial dyes are linked to ADHD & hyperactivity. They can trigger mood swings, anxiety, irritability, and lack of focus. Studies show improvement in attention and calmness after removal.
2. Gut Health & Inflammation: Artificial dyes can disrupt gut bacteria balance and increase risk of intestinal permeability ("leaky gut"). They can trigger digestive issues like bloating, cramps, and IBS symptoms.
3. Skin Reactions & Allergies: Artificial dyes can cause rashes, eczema, and hives in sensitive individuals.
4. Hormonal Balance & Toxin Load: Dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5 are endocrine disruptors and stored in fat tissue, adding to the bodyâs toxic burden. There is a possible link to early puberty, thyroid issues, and fertility changes.
5. Cravings & Overeating: Bright colors are designed to stimulate appetite and override fullness signals. They are also often found in processed, nutrient-poor foods that spike blood sugar.
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                                        U.S. health officials on Tuesday said they would phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nationâs food supply, potentially triggering an ingredients overhaul for scores of brightlyâŚ