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Mountain Dew: A toxic don't?

 

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Do you do the Dew? You might wanna file that under “health don’ts”, dearie, ‘cause the word on the street is that the soda has a  surprising ingredient (um, other than mass quantities of caffeine, of course): brominated vegetable oil, otherwise known as BVO, according to Environmental Health News.  
 

In addition to its use in 10-percent of popular sodas in the U.S., the chemical is also used by manufacturers as a flame retardant in furniture cushions. Yum, right? BVO is banned in Europe and Japan, but for some unknown reason, the American FDA thinks this chemical is totally safe for consumption.

 

However, a recent study suggests that ingestion of BVO can cause skin lesions, memory loss, severe stomach problems and nerve disorders. And scientists don’t think it’s too far-fetched to assert that many folks, notable Dew-guzzling gamers, are getting toxic levels of BVO daily.

 

Though groups are lobbying the FDA to reconsider its stance on BVO, legislation prohibiting its use in beverages has not been passed. Lesson of the day: Before you pick up the can of Fanta, Sunkist or Fresca (or a bottle of Gatorade or Powerade…), check the nutrition label for brominated vegetable oil.
 
 
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BY BRITTANY TAYLOR ON 12/22/2011 12:00:00 AM

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I never drink soda ok that's not really true I ONLY drink it if I'm at a restaurant which is usually only once a month or once a week I only have one glass and that's it

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by redvelvetluv on 3/12/2013 5:44:49 PM

 
 

Darn it. I like mountain Dew but I don't think I drink it that much often anyways.

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by girlystuff121 on 4/19/2012 9:15:23 PM

 
 

good thing i stopped drinking MT. dew last october i basicly stopped drinking pop

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by madsgirl155 on 3/31/2012 5:48:27 PM

 
 

urgg i love mountain dew!!!!! this is depressing!

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by mckey101 on 1/21/2012 8:04:47 PM

 
 

well that's nice...... we bought a 36 pack of this for my brothers 18th birthday.... I just told my mom this isn't allowed in the house anymore and she agrees with me....noww I just have to tell my bro it's not allowed...and he loves mountain dew.. oh well :/

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by ilikecakeandstuff on 1/21/2012 7:53:21 PM

 
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