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Apparently Coca-Cola and PepsiCo don't have any objections to subjecting their customers to an increased risk of cancer from the use of their products - they just don't want to be forced to put in on their labels. Consequently, they have decided to change the way that they formulate their caramel coloring, so that they won't be required to add a cancer warning to their labels. I think that's mighty gracious of them, don't you?
Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc. are changing the way they make the caramel coloring used in their sodas as a result of a California law that mandates drinks containing a certain level of carcinogens bear a cancer warning label.
In defense of the two companies, there is no scientific proof that the products cause cancer in humans. Apparently California imposed the labeling requirement on them simply because of a single study, which apparently led to the untimely demise of a few mice and rats.
The American Beverage Association also noted that California added the coloring to its list of carcinogens with no studies showing that it causes cancer in humans. The listing was based on a single study in lab mice and rats.
I guess that all this time, they just assumed that they never lost enough customers to cancer, to justify reformulating the coloring.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
We all know how bad colas are and yet.....it is still one of my limited vices. I sip maybe half a cup every three or four days. Does anyone on this board still drink colas? Is sprite or 7-up better or should I just bite the bullet and resist them all? Does cola increase leaky gut?
Yep, I usually drink one original formula Doctor Pepper per day, (for my morning caffeine). If that doesn't get me going, then I follow it with a cup of coffee, an hour or so later.
Caffeine is claimed to cause increased intestinal permeability, so that would suggest that the uncolas would be better, from that viewpoint.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I don't consider it to be nearly as significant as food-sensitivities and certain drugs, because most of us are able to reach remission without giving up coffee or tea, so long as we eliminate the right foods, or so long as we eliminate the major food offenders and take Entocort. I've seen research data that verifies that various issues lead to leaky gut, but I don't recall ever seeing any evidence that I would consider to be unequivocal proof that caffeine causes the problem. That's one that some doctors often quote, so I don't know if they're going by valid proof, or just making an assumption, similar to some of the other unjustified assumptions that are sometimes made.
That inspired me to do a serious search, and guess what? I found a study that shows that caffeine, (in an exercise program), has no significant effect on gut permeability, pH, reflux, transit time, or gastric emptying. It does, however, cause a significant increase in glucose absorption.
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
The main thing to be cautious about in colas, in my opinion, is the high fructose corn syrup. And not just for those of us who can't eat corn. It's major bad news for everyone, which is why so many products now trumpet the fact they are made with real sugar. Soooo much more healthful, you know.
Marliss Bombardier
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I agree, that's why I drink the original formula Dr. Pepper. The corn processors organization has filed a petition with the FDA, to change the name of high fructose corn syrup, and all other corn syrup products, to just, "corn sugar", so that everyone will stop unfairly discriminating against them.
In the meantime, the American sugar farmers have filed suit against the big corn processors, to stop their false advertising about high fructose corn syrup, and in October, a federal judge ruled that the suit is valid, and must go forward.
I haven't heard how the filing with the FDA, to change the name, is going, but I would assume that the FDA will grant it, and then the food industry will continue to confuse and deceive a lot of consumers for years, unless the sugar farmers win their suit.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I have no idea who "the sugar farmers" mentioned in the suit might be, but I would guess there's a very good chance that the Fanjul family might be involved.
A high percentage of new members post about their reluctance to give up coffee or tea, after their GI doc advised them to avoid it, following their MC diagnosis. On this board, we've always known, (by our accumulated experience), that coffee-sensitivity is not affected by MC. If it was a problem before MC, it will continue to be a problem, but if we enjoyed drinking it before MC, then there is no good reason why we shouldn't be able to continue drinking it after MC. It's good to see that there's some scientific evidence to back up our position.
As always, you're most welcome,
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
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