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FDA to Outlaw Soda Ingredient Already Banned Around the World [Video]

FDA to Outlaw Soda Ingredient Already Banned Around the World

FDA to Outlaw Soda Ingredient , Already Banned Around the World. Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) has been used as an emulsifier in various products since the 1930s, ScienceAlert reports. . Countries such as India, Japan and nations within the European Union have banned BVO for years. California also outlawed it in 2022. Studies have indicated that BVO builds up in fat tissue when consumed and prevents iodine from properly functioning within the thyroid. . BVO has also been linked with heart and behavioral problems, ScienceAlert reports. . Recent toxicology studies prompted the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to propose banning BVO in November. The proposed action is an example of how the agency monitors emerging evidence and, as needed, conducts scientific research to investigate safety related questions, , James Jones, FDA deputy commissioner for human foods, via ScienceAlert. ... and takes regulatory action when the science does not support the continued safe use of additives in foods, James Jones, FDA deputy commissioner for human foods, via ScienceAlert. Over the years many beverage makers reformulated their products to replace BVO with an alternative ingredient, and today, few beverages in the US contain BVO, James Jones, FDA deputy commissioner for human foods, via ScienceAlert. The FDA's BVO reclassification will still need to go through a review process before completion. James Jones, FDA deputy commissioner for human foods, said that regulations for authorizing other food additives are currently being reviewed by the agency... ... in order to automatically block the approval of ingredients known to cause cancer in animals or humans

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FDA Warns These Cinnamon Brands Could Contain Lead [Video]

FDA Warns These Cinnamon Brands Could Contain Lead

FDA Warns These , Cinnamon Brands , Could Contain Lead. NPR reports that the Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory that several brands of cinnamon could potentially contain lead. The six brands impacted by the advisory are: , La Fiesta, Marcum, MK, Swad, Supreme Tradition and El Chilar. . These brands are commonly on sale at discount stores and were found to contain between 2.03 and 3.4 parts per million of lead. The FDA said that while no illnesses have been linked to the products, it has recommended a voluntary recall of the cinnamon brands. It is important to note that the lead levels found in the ground cinnamon products listed above are significantly lower than lead levels in cinnamon in the recalled apple sauce pouches removed from the market this past fall, FDA statement, via NPR. The FDA added that the impacted products , "could be unsafe for prolonged use.". NPR reports that long-term lead exposure in children can lead to slower development, brain and nervous system damage, as well as behavioral and learning problems. According to the CDC, while adults can experience similar impacts, higher amounts of exposure are necessary. The FDA said that "historically, lead chromate has been illegally added to certain spices" to increase their weight and enhance their color, "which increases the monetary value of the adulterated spices." . FDA's leading hypothesis remains that this was likely an act of economically motivated adulteration, FDA statement, via NPR

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FDA Approves Marketing That Cites Yogurt's Ability to Reduce Diabetes Risk [Video]

FDA Approves Marketing That Cites Yogurt's Ability to Reduce Diabetes Risk

FDA Approves Marketing , That Cites Yogurt's Ability , to Reduce Diabetes Risk. NBC reports that the Food and Drug Administration has decided that food makers can advertise that regularly consuming yogurt could reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. NBC reports that the Food and Drug Administration has decided that food makers can advertise that regularly consuming yogurt could reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. The decision comes following a 2018 petition from Danone North America, which owns major yogurt brands Dannon, Activia, Wallaby Organic and Silk. . The decision comes following a 2018 petition from Danone North America, which owns major yogurt brands Dannon, Activia, Wallaby Organic and Silk. . The petition sought to have the FDA allow the company to market yogurt's ability to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes without objection. On March 1, the FDA confirmed that it would not oppose the marketing campaign, while including some caveats. . Those caveats include that the marketing must note that evidence is limited to eating two cups, equal to three servings, of yogurt per week. . NBC reports that Danone's petition is part of a standard process which the FDA calls "qualified health claims.". While these claims do not require the FDA's approval, companies often petition the agency to define the specific language necessary to avoid making false claims. The petition reportedly cited yogurt's nutrient profile of proteins, vitamins and low sodium. The petition also cited studies which have supported the link between regularly consuming yogurt and reduced risk of diabetes and related conditions. The petition also noted that the evidence supports the health effects of yogurt as a food rather than related to any single nutrient or compound and thus is independent of fat or sugar content. , FDA announcement, via NBC

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Expert Advice About Daily Caffeine Consumption [Video]

Expert Advice About Daily Caffeine Consumption

Expert Advice About Daily , Caffeine Consumption. NBC reports that while research has shown the positive long-term health effects of coffee, high caffeine consumption also comes with risks. . Studies have found that those include increased risk of dementia and stroke, in addition to a higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease. . According to experts, people with pre-existing health conditions may experience more of coffee's negative side effects. . The Food and Drug Administration suggests people limit daily caffeine intake to 400 milligrams, equal to about four or five 8-ounce cups. According to the FDA, people are unlikely to experience serious side effects unless they consume 1,200 milligrams, or approximately 12 cups daily. Tricia Psota, a dietitian with Nutrition on Demand, warns that even 400 milligrams of caffeine can be associated with side effects like jitteriness, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. According to Psota, some people have a lower tolerance for caffeine and are more likely to experience negative side effects. According to Jessica Sylvester, a dietition at the Florida Nutrition Group, with everyone's tolerance varying, there are warning signs that you've had too much caffeine. . Within those milligram or cup of coffee recommendations, if you start feeling overly tired and the caffeine is not helping, then you’ve got to stop, Jessica Sylvester, Dietition at the Florida Nutrition Group, via NBC. If your heart starts beating incredibly fast, you’ve got to stop. It’s different for each person, Jessica Sylvester, Dietition at the Florida Nutrition Group, via NBC

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The First Human Has Received Elon Musk’s Neuralink Brain Implant [Video]

The First Human Has Received Elon Musk’s Neuralink Brain Implant

The First Human Has Received , Elon Musk’s Neuralink Brain Implant. Musk took to X late on Jan. 29 to make the announcement, CNN reports. . The FDA cleared Neuralink for human clinical trials last year. The company recruited people with quadriplegia caused by either ALS or cervical spinal cord injury, CNN reports. . The trial is part of Neuralink's "PRIME Study," which stands for "Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface.". A robot installs the chip in the area of the brain responsible for the intention to move. . The chip then records brain signals and sends them to an app "to grant people the ability to control a computer cursor or keyboard using their thoughts alone," Neuralink said in September. Imagine if Stephen Hawking could communicate faster than a speed typist or auctioneer. That is the goal. , Elon Musk, via X. Other companies, such as Synchron, are also trying to develop brain-computer interfaces, CNN reports. . The idea of brain-nervous system interfaces has great potential to help people with neurological disorders in future. , Tara Spires-Jones, president of the British Neuroscience Association, via CNN. However, most of these interfaces require invasive neurosurgery and are still in experimental stages thus it will likely be many years before they are commonly available, Tara Spires-Jones, president of the British Neuroscience Association, via CNN

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