Food colorings not only make food look better, but they can also affect your health. Dr. Eric Berg reveals the truth behind food colorings: natural colorings are beneficial, while synthetic colorings may be harmful and can even affect the brain, gut, and immune system.
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🧪 Classification of food colorings
✅ Natural pigments (naturally sourced, with antioxidant properties)
- Chlorophyll : A component of dark green vegetables, it helps fight inflammation and protect mitochondria .
- Lycopene: From tomatoes , it is an antioxidant that protects cells .
- Carotenoids : Egg yolks, salmon; protect the eyes and skin .
- Plant nutrients in grass-fed meat : After animals eat grass, pigments are converted into nutrients in the meat.
👉 Natural pigments are not only aesthetically pleasing, but they also help reduce inflammation, protect mitochondria, and enhance energy conversion .
❌ Synthetic pigments (petroleum-based, potential risks)
- Most synthetic pigments are derived from petrochemicals.
- Lack of antioxidant function may exacerbate mitochondrial damage.
- Studies have indicated a link to the following issues:
- Attention Deficit ( ADD )
- Brain tumor (animal experiment)
- Leaky Gut
- Nervous system disorder
- Some colorings, such as Red No. 3 , have been banned in Europe, but are still permitted for use in children's food in the United States.
- The side effects are more severe when used with preservatives.
- Some pigments are bioaccumulative, meaning they accumulate in the body and are difficult to eliminate.
🧠 Why are synthetic pigments still widely used?
- Stimulate appetite : Colors can make people eat more
- Creating the illusion of freshness : making processed foods appear natural.
- Driven by commercial interests : Pigments boost sales, and companies are unwilling to give them up.
- Loose regulation : In some regions, food companies are responsible for their own research and approval processes.
🔵 Special case : Methylene Blue
- Although it is petroleum-based, it is a pharmaceutical-grade pigment.
- Used to treat Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, bladder infections, cancer, etc.
- It can bypass mitochondrial damage and enhance energy and antioxidant capacity.
- It will not accumulate in the body and can be easily excreted by the kidneys.
- Unlike typical synthetic pigments, it has medicinal value.
🧾 Conclusion: Pigments are not just for color, they are also key to health.
Hong Kong people consume a large amount of processed food daily, so knowing how to identify the source of pigments is crucial to truly protecting themselves and their families . Natural pigments come from vegetables, egg yolks, and grass-fed meat; they are not only safe but also beneficial.
Starting tonight, carefully check the packaging, avoid artificial colors, and choose truly natural colors for better health! 🌈🥬🧠
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YouTube source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ULIgV1vjfA
YouTube Column: Dr. Berger in Chinese Health knowledge
