Ingredient science card

Red 40 (Allura Red AC)

Concern: Petroleum Synthetic Dye / Neuro-Behavioral Disruption
Category: Food & Beverage
CAS: 25956-17-6
Also listed as: ALLURA RED, E129, FD&C RED NO. 40, rouge allura, rouge allura ac

Impact

Neuro-Health & Life Force

Neuro-Health

Petroleum-derived synthetic dye strongly linked to hyperactive behavior, attention deficit, histamine release, and neuro-chemical irritability in children and adults.

“Life Force”

No whole-body findings recorded.

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