February 7, 2017.
According to a survey conducted by experts from UFC Que-Chooser, the coloring agent E171 (titanium dioxide) is not only present in food, it is also found in many drugs.
Is E171 responsible for immune system disorders?
In January, a study conducted by researchers from the National Institute for Agronomic Research (INRA), revealed that the dye E171, used in food but also in toothpastes or certain pharmaceutical products, caused immune system disorders and the spontaneous development of precancerous lesions in the colon.
Following the publication of this survey, the ministries responsible for the Economy, Health and Agriculture had decided to contact the National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety (ANSES) to determine if titanium dioxide poses a possible danger to consumers. ANSES’s response will be all the more expected as we learn today that the dye E171 is present in many medicinal products..
More than 4000 drugs contain the dye E171
According to a survey by the consumer association UFC Que-Choose, “ the figures obtained by consulting the database listing the drugs marketed in France are staggering: more than 4,000 drugs contain the dye E171 “. Among these drugs we find Doliprane, as well as the generics of paracetamol, Advil and generics of ibuprofen, Spasfon, anti-diabetic drugs, but also drugs against ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux.
According to the authors of this survey, we also find traces of titanium dioxide in most major brands of food supplements used to accompany a diet or menopause, fight against fatigue and stress, or those recommended for better joint comfort.
Pending the results of ANSES, The UFC Que-Choose, however, recommends that patients not stop, under any circumstances, their treatments., even if the dye E171 appears in the list of its components.
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