TMHS 865: FDA BANS Red No. 3 - A New Chapter for America’s Health?
TMHS 865: FDA BANS Red No. 3 - A New Chapter for America’s Health?
The Model Health Show
39 minutes
Hosted by Shawn Stevenson

Episode Description

<div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>In the health and wellness space, and</span> <span>across</span> <span>the country, many folks are championing the Food and Drug Administration’s</span> <span>recent</span> <span>move to ban Red Dye No, 3, an artificial food dye that has been linked to certain cancers and behavioral issues.</span> <span>On today’s show, we’re going to dive into the context around this issue.<br> <br></span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn about the prevalence and history of artificial food dyes in our food supply. You’ll hear which common foods and products contain artificial coloring. We’re also going to dive into the shocking science of how food dyes affect human and animal biology.<br> <br></span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>You’re going to learn some behind-the-scenes information on how the FDA operates, how substances can make their way into the food supply, and sneaky loopholes that can have disastrous effects on human health. Most importantly, you’re going to learn how to take control over your family’s health, regardless of what happens with policy changes. I hope you enjoy this conversation on food dyes! </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>In this episode you’ll discover:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>What</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Red Dye No. 3</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>is and what products</span> <span>it is used in.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The definition of FD&C.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>What </span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>the Delaney Clause</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>is.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The timeline for removing Red Dye No. 3 from the market.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>What to look out for when the FDA </span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>bans chemicals</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>from the food supply.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The history of other banned food dyes.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>What percentage of the average American child’s diet is </span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>ultra processed</span> <span>foods</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>How the EU handles food dye</span><span>s</span> <span>on food labels.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>What the </span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>GRAS loophole</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>is.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The percentage of studies that found evidence of food dyes’ harmful impact on children.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>How the FDA and </span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>the pharmaceutical industry</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>are intertwined.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Why we have a systemic problem that affects our food system.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The best thing you can do to protect yourself and your family from harmful ingredients.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Two steps to </span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>take control over your environment</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Items mentioned in this episode include:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.cspinet.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/resour