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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 just told my dad!! All he drinks in MD and Tea!!
I told him what it was and the other stuff but he said it has not killed him yet!!!

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by meganbenedict on 12/28/2011 12:35:34 PM

 
 

aww fudge. i love mountain dew Frown thats stupid why would they put that in a drink i mean really?!

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by stars2010 on 12/25/2011 11:26:35 AM

 
 

I read this, frowned, but then drank a glass of coke because i am NOT giving up my soda. Sorry.

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by asiamiller2000 on 12/24/2011 7:20:28 PM

 
 

I hate seeing things like this! It really worries me! My boyfriend frequently (more like only!) drinks Mountain Dew. In fact, he is part of a group in my school called the Mountain Dew Boys. There is no way that he will stop drinking it..

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by TimidGurl1996 on 12/24/2011 5:06:26 PM

 
 

Well at least you know you're drinking part of a furniture cushion. Smile

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by softrock21 on 12/23/2011 7:58:28 PM

 
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