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VOLUME 43, ISSUE 4
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Food with Dyes and Chemicals Are Killing US
Although the dems have a super
majority in the State Senate, a GOP-sponsored bill was able to make it into law. Senate Bill 69 prohibits a school district, or charter school, from selling or serving breakfast, lunch or other food on campus that contains the color additive Red Dye 40. Red Dye 40 is used solely to enhance the appearance of food and does not provide any nutritional value. Red Dye 40 is
synthesized from petroleum. It is found in candies, such as Skittles and M&Ms, cereals, sodas, gelatins, ice cream, and baked goods with cherry or strawberry flavors. It can also be found in syrups and medications coating tablets.
Red Dye 40 raises serious health and safety concerns. It has been linked to symptoms of ADHD; it can cause hives, itching, and asthma. The European Union (EU) requires warnings on kids’ foods that contain it. Red Dye 40 can be listed on labels as “FD&C Red 40” or “Allura Red.” The ban will go into effect starting in July 2026.
Another GOP-sponsored bill that has yet to be passed is Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 41, which would ban Red Dye 3. It is known as Erythrosine, a synthetic food coloring additive. According to the bill’s synopsis, “The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Branded Foods Database at FoodData Central identified 9,201 U.S. food products that contain Red Dye 3. It is found in candies, such as cherry-flavored gummies, baked goods, gelatin desserts, soft drinks, and maraschino cherries. It is also used as coatings for pills and is in mouthwashes and some toothpastes. Red Dye 3 has the same health and safety concerns as Red Dye 40, but this dye has been shown to cause thyroid cancers in male rats.
This year the FDA revoked authorization of Red Dye 3 in food and ingested drugs under the Delancy Clause of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The Delancey Clause, named after New York City Congressman, James Delancy, imposes a strict zero-tolerance standard for carcinogenic substances in the food supply. It was enacted as a Food
Additives Amendment in 1958. An interesting aside: during the 91st Congress (1969-1971), Delancy received a 69% approval rating from the American Conservative Union. In 1996, Bill Clinton signed the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 which reversed this clause and allowed these chemicals into the food supply.
Even though the federal government has banned Red Dye 3, the General Assembly should still pass the bill to ensure that it is banned in Delaware regardless of what the federal government does in the future.
Robert F. Kenndy, Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services, is seeking to ban other dangerous chemicals in the U.S. food supply. One of those chemicals is Titanium Dioxide. It is mineral compound used as a white pigment in food, pharmaceuticals, and industrial products. It is used to brighten products like candies, chewing gum, salad dressings, coffee creamers, and powdered donuts. It is commonly used in pill coatings on medications and in paint, plastics, and
paper. It has been shown to cause genotoxicity. Genotoxicity refers to the ability of a chemical to cause damage to genetic material (DNA or RNA) in cells, potentially leading to mutations, chromosomal damage, or other genetic alterations. Such damage can increase the risk of diseases like cancer or cause hereditary effects if it occurs in reproductive cells. As a result, the EU banned it in 2022.
Other chemicals that Kennedy is seeking to ban are: Potassium Bromate. This is a white, crystalline compound used as an oxidizing agent in baking. It is added to bread, rolls, and flour and has been used in permanent hair wave solutions. Rat studies in the 1980s through the 1990s showed it causes kidney and thyroid tumors. Since 1990, it has been banned in the EU; 30 countries, including Canada, China, India, and Nigeria have also banned it.
Seed oils. These are harmful due to overconsumption, processing and omega imbalances. They are especially high in linoleic acid which converts to arachidonic acid, fueling inflammation. Examples of Seed Oils are: Canola oil, Soybean oil, Sunflower oil, Corn oil, Cottonseed oil, Safflower oil, and Grapeseed oil.
Global production exceeds 200 million tons annually. The average American consumes 20 to 30% of their calories from Seed Oils, which raises the risk for heart disease fromatherosclerosis, as well as, genotoxicity, and arthritis. High intake of Polyunsaturated fats also correlates to higher obesity rates, possible breast/prostate cancers, suppressed
testosterone production may cause polycystic ovary syndrome or endometriosis and may even impair brain health. The better oils are Olive oil, Avocado oil, Coconut oil, and butter.
High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). This is a liquid sweetener made from corn starch. It was developed in the 1960s as a cheaper alternative to cane sugar. HFCS is widely used in so many different foods, such as soft drinks, snacks, yogurts, sauces, and even baby foods, resulting in Americans consuming on average 32 pounds per year. The problem is that fructose has to be processed by the liver, bypassing insulin regulation and leading to fatty liver disease. HFCS raises a person’s odds of becoming obese and of developing type 2 diabetes. It also leads to heart disease.
A common health concern in all these chemicals is thyroid disruption causing hormonal decline or imbalance. Some researchers hypothesize that certain additives, particularly
endocrine-disrupting chemicals in food, could influence hormonal pathways, potentially affecting sexual development or gender-related traits in ways that might indirectly contribute to gender dysphoria.
Testosterone levels in men born in later generations compared to men born earlier are noticeably lower, even when controlling for age. A Massachusetts Male Aging Study (1987–2004) found that total testosterone levels in U.S. men dropped by 1.2% per year, meaning a 40-year-old man in 2004 had 17% lower testosterone than a 40-year-old in 1987.
Females are experiencing hormonal issues as well. As previously noted, these chemicals may cause thyroid disruption, which is critical for female hormonal balance. Hypothyroidism is linked to infertility. Female testosterone levels are also affected, which are important for muscle maintenance, and to prevent polycystic ovary syndrome.
The transgender movement could be something more than simply a social contagion. Could the increase in gender dysphoria be connected to the toxic foods that generations of Americans have consumed over the past 60 some years? ■
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