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EU mandatory warning: "May have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children." Metabolised to potentially genotoxic aromatic amines. Avoid in children with ADHD or hyperactivity. Allergic reactions in aspirin/salicylate-sensitive individuals. FDA proposal to ban in 2023 under review. Banned in Denmark, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Sweden at various times.
Synthetic azo dye (Allura Red) — the most widely used red food dye in the USA. Part of the Southampton Six dyes associated with hyperactivity in children (EU mandatory warning). FDA has received citizen petitions requesting a ban. Some European countries have restrictions. Metabolised to aromatic amines.
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
| Population | Safety rating | Max safe dose |
|---|---|---|
| General | Possibly unsafe | — |
| Pregnancy | Possibly unsafe | — |
| Elderly | Possibly unsafe | — |
No peer-reviewed clinical trial data found for this ingredient.
Data by supplement.ge — Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG)