Weekend listen: Debunking health and wellness misinformation
The Big Story
Debunking Food Dye Myths
This chapter examines the misconceptions about food dyes, especially Red 40, and the regulatory differences between countries regarding their safety. It highlights the scientific basis for acceptable daily intake levels and critiques political motivations behind legislative bans that often lack empirical support.
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