In this episode, we discuss chemical dyes - Red 40, and Yellow 5 and how they affect our emotional behaviour. We talk about the role of dyes in neuropsychiatric conditions such as ADHD and their potential link to impulsivity, "brain buzzing" and inattention.   

I discuss the TED Talk - The Effects Of Artificial Food Dyes | Dr. Rebecca Bevans | TEDxCarsonCity. Dr. Rebecca Bevans is a professor and researcher with a PhD in cognitive neuroscience. Her story emerged through her experience with her son when his behaviour became "problematic". She now shares the journey of how dye-free living has changed both her son's and family's life.   

Which can be watched in full here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQzOHAwCfXs   

I share my personal experience with dyes and when I first noticed a mental effect after taking BCAAs (Branched-chain amino acids). After years of research, it turns out Red 40 was to blame.  

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Chapters  

[0:00] Intro  

[2:13] TedTalk Intro - Dr. Rebecca Bevans  

[2:40] Dyes & Commerical Labeling  

[3:03] TedTalk Clip - The Effects Of Artificial Food Dyes 

[4:10] Current Trends With ADHD Diagnosis  

[5:41] The "Brain Buzz" On Chemicals  

[6:30] Pulling Red 40 From The Diet  

[8:15] Commerical Labeling in Canada, USA and Europe  

[9:06] What Are Commerical Dyes For? 

[10:00] Research On Dyes

[11:07] My Personal Story With BCAAs  

[13:50] Research On Specific Dyes  

[14:50] Review Of Artificial Colors on Mood & Sleep  

[15:20] The Gut Health Connection  

[17:06] Bioaccumulation  

[18:02] Connecting Symptoms Said To be Associated  

[20:00] Functional Medicine Testing  

[21:47] Foods To Look At  

[24:30] Check Your Ketchup  

[25:00] Closing Remarks