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    RFK Jr. vaccine, food coloring and stance on fluoride excite ‘crunchy moms’

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    Robert F. Kennedy Jr.a 2024 presidential candidate who told his supporters that Donald Trump “promised” to put him at the head of public health agencies, promised to “Making America Healthy Again.”

    This message resonated with a large portion of voters who are concerned what goes into their food. Across social media, health-conscious moms and influencers are repeating and reposting Kennedy’s talking points, both those that may have merit and those that amount to disproven conspiracy theories.

    So why did the slogan “Make America Healthy Again” (#MAHA) work so well? Americans are more concerned about health than ever, and there is a lot of medical advice being spread on social media, even though most of it does not come from credentialed experts.

    Some voters are also less trust in government regulatorsthe anti-vaccine movement has gained momentum after COVID, and people fear increase in cancer among young people.

    Kennedy has a reputation for being critical of vaccines and questioning the origin of the COVID-19 virus. He also spread unfounded allegations of a link between childhood vaccines and autismproposed the removal of fluoride from drinking waterand spoke about the potentially harmful impacts of food coloring.

    Trump said he would let Kennedy “run amok” on health care within his administration, but has not yet said which position he would be appointed to.

    Some ‘crusty moms’ are ready for Kennedy

    The day after the election, some celebrated Trump’s victory and Kennedy’s potential role as a national policymaker on public health, despite his lack of a medical or public health degree.

    A orient yourself has burst on TikTok for Zach Top’s country song “I Never Lie”, where mothers – often filming with their children – share their elation over the lyrics: “Things are going my way. I’m sleeping like a baby.”

    “How does it feel to know that RFK is about to take the food and drug agencies by storm,” one user wrote.

    Another mother positionted on the song “Walking On Sunshine” with the caption: “Crunchy moms, knowing that the era of constantly checking food labels for dyes, seed oils and chemicals is coming to an end, are ready to defend the health of our children.”

    “FDA, count your days. #MAHA,” she added.

    Many of these moms have long been speaking out online and in person, banding together to advocate against food coloring, for example. Some say they feel hindered by government agencies, like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), when it comes to making healthy dietary decisions for their children.

    Last month, the actress Eva Mendes taken to Instagram has call for the elimination of artificial food colors in Kellogg’s cereals, and it ignited a firestorm, with moms across the country cheering it on.

    “I grew up on cereal. I still like it but I won’t eat it @kelloggsus more after finding out that a lot of the ingredients they use here in the US are BANNED in other countries. For what? Because they are harmful to children,” Mendes posted on Instagram on October 8.

    The reactions were quick: “YES Eva!!!! Thank you for speaking out and advocating for safer products for our children! » wrote @barenaturals.

    In the United States, Kellogg’s Froot Loops uses food coloring and butylated hydroxytolune (BHT), a laboratory-made chemical added to foods as a preservative. Research on BHT as a carcinogen has mixed results depending on the animal and the parameters tested.

    Meanwhile, in Canada, the company uses concentrated carrot juice, watermelon juice, Huito juice and blueberry juice. juice to color the Froot Loops.

    So when Kennedy began campaigning on these same concerns, some mothers finally felt cared for.

    But what about vaccines, diseases, fluoride?

    Kennedy accused big business, pharmaceutical companies and federal agencies of harming Americans’ health with toxic chemicals and additives, and pledged to reduce the spread of disease.

    Kennedy rejected the idea that he was “anti-vaccine” and would not “take vaccines away from anyone” despite his repeated and misleading claims that vaccines are linked to autism and his involvement in Children’s Health Defense , a leading anti-vaccine group.

    He said he wants to ensure studies are made public and individuals can choose which vaccines will work for them. The problem ? Collective immunitywhich primarily protects babies, young children, and immunocompromised people who cannot receive certain vaccines against diseases like measles, can only be achieved when most members of the community are vaccinated. Reducing vaccinations required for schooling or insurance coverage could not only put individuals at risk, but also reduce herd immunity and increase outbreaks in schools and communities.

    Kennedy also pushed to eliminate fluoride from drinking water supplies. The chemical has been added to American water since 1945 to help prevent tooth decay and is one of the most common ways to prevent cavities. Prolonged exposure to high levels of fluoride can damage teeth and cognitive development, but health agencies say there are no side effects at the recommended level for drinking water.

    However, drinking water is also regulated at the local level, which could limit Kennedy’s influence.

    He also advocated for holistic health practices, even going so far as to promote drink raw milkwhich social media influencers have promotedincluding Hannah Neeleman (Ferme des Ballerines), a content creator for commercial women who has 10 million followers.

    Consumption of raw milk has long been associated with outbreaks of disease due to bacteriaincluding one strain of E. coli this can cause kidney failure and death. Raw milk also contains high levels of avian influenza (H5N1), which has spread to almost 505 dairy herds in 15 states since March and can infect humans, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

    Americans don’t know who to trust, but ignoring experts poses risks

    Kennedy’s predictable nomination comes at a time when many people are experiencing increased distrust of government and fears about their health.

    Young celebrity after celebrity has recently announced that they have (or had had) cancer: Jenna Fischer, Olivia Munn, Princess Kate, James Van Der Beek. This is consistent with data that shows 17 different types of cancer are on the rise for Generation X and Millennials.

    Researchers are trying to understand exactly why, and Americans are hungry for answers and unsure who to trust.

    But regardless of who is in charge, Dr. Robert Califf, the current FDA commissioner, emphasized that experts must play a critical role.

    California said at an event Tuesday that while experts are not always right, they should not be widely ignored: “Not having experts,” Califf warned, “I think historically, in every society, has been an argument in in favor of the disappearance of this company. »

    He hopes his successor will “listen to people with divergent points of view.”

    “We have to wait and trust that hard-working, high-quality people will still be in place,” Califf said. “And we will have the support, hopefully, of the external regulated community, which, given the dynamics, will probably be the most important factor.”

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