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Salivary glands of fetuses are adversely affected by artificial food colorings in rats.

Hasan Basri SavaşFatih GültekinKayhan BaşakFirdevs DenizDuygu Kumbul DoğuçOsman Gürdal
Published in: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) (2021)
It was suggested that intrauterine exposure of synthetic food colorings may lead to deterioration of the tissue structure of the salivary glands in adulthood, thereby increasing susceptibility to chronic illnesses including malignancy and chronic inflammation. Therefore, pregnant women should give importance to their nutrition in terms of foods containing synthetic colorings.
Keyphrases
  • pregnant women
  • oxidative stress
  • physical activity
  • human health
  • risk assessment
  • early life
  • pregnancy outcomes