Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food products.
According to theFDA, BVO is a vegetable oil modified with bromine.
In the late 1960s, evidence began appearing that suggested that BVO might not be safe for human consumption.
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Bromine is a naturally occurring chemical found in the earths crust and seawater.
The FDA states that few products in the United States contain BVO.
However, theUSDAlists over 600 beverages still containing the ingredient.
This included Mountain Dew, Fanta, Fresca, Powerade and more.
The studies that have been conducted since 1970 testing the safety of BVO have primarily been animal studies.
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The FDAs ruling officially goes into effect on August 2, 2024.
Companies have one year from that date to reformulate their products to no longer contain BVO.
If you love the bubbly nature of soda,consider swapping it with sparkling water.
Youll get all the carbonation with none of the sugar or artificial sweetenersand no BVO.
Its important to note, however, thatif youre pregnant, you should avoid kombucha.
Companies have a year from that date to completely remove it from their products.
Little changes can add up to a big impact for your health in the long run.
