Gillian Michaels Advocates for Health Reforms
Fitness expert and media personality Gillian Michaels recently shared her thoughts at the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit in Tampa, Florida. She’s a proponent of the Make America Healthy Again Movement and supports Robert Kennedy Jr.’s vision for significant changes in American food and drug practices.
“I want to see everything Kennedy has worked out,” Michaels mentioned. “The Maha movement is really pushing back against the major lobbies in our country—big agriculture, big food, big pharma, and big insurance,” she added, underlining her commitment to holistic reforms.
Michaels also showed enthusiasm for alternative therapies. “I think we need to see psychedelics approved by the FDA for therapeutic use, especially for veterans and those struggling with addiction,” she stated.
She expressed that the restrictions on harmful ingredients should go beyond just food dyes. “Honestly, I would prefer to see more of the toxic aspects of our food supply banned rather than just Red 40,” referring to a commonly used synthetic dye.
While Michaels wants change, she acknowledged that it doesn’t happen overnight. “You can’t expect everything to change in a single night. You have to be grateful for the small victories along the way,” she reflected.
She emphasized personal responsibility, stating that individuals should take charge of their health. “Ultimately, government isn’t going to do it all for you. You have the power to create changes in your own life,” she asserted.
In January, the FDA took a significant step by banning red dyes, like Red 3, based on cancer concerns. Manufacturers will have until 2027 to remove these dyes from their products, while those in pharmaceuticals have until 2028.
The American Chemical Society explains that while artificial colorings were once derived from coal tar, today’s synthetic dyes are primarily made from petroleum. The Department of Health and Human Services noted that a shift from petrochemical-based dyes to natural alternatives would begin moving forward with certain synthetic dyes set to be phased out by next year.
