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Americans are dying younger than people in comparable countries, a trend that started in the 1990s with a rise in chronic diseases. A major cause is our diet, where harmful substances are government-approved and end up in our food.
Take yellow dye number five, or tartrazine, found in many foods, including those marketed to children as healthy choices. Originally derived from toxic coal tar, it's now made from petroleum and linked to tumors, asthma, and neurological issues. While other countries restrict it, the U.S. allows it in everything from snacks to vitamins.
Removing such chemicals would lead to immediate health benefits: fewer sick days, better focus, less anxiety, and longer lives. While some progress has been made, with eight chemical additives banned in the past sixteen years, more needs to be done to stop the poisoning of American children and make America healthy again.