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Artificial Colors

Artificial Colour Color Added Artificial Colors (General)
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About Artificial Colors

Synthetic dyes and lakes used for appearance.

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Artificial Colors (General)
  • Label category: Synthetic
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Type: Other

Miscellaneous ingredients including fillers, binders, preservatives, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, and other additives found in supplements.

Absorption: Many of these ingredients are inert fillers or additives that may affect absorption of active ingredients.

Interactions: Some additives may have health concerns. Fillers may reduce absorption of other nutrients. Preservatives and artificial colors may cause adverse reactions in sensitive individuals.

Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Artificial Colors forms:

Hyperactivity Sensitivity (debated) How serious: Mild

What does the research say?

Regulatory limits; sensitivity concerns in some children (debated).