BellRing Brands is accused in a new lawsuit of failing to monitor lead levels in its Premier Protein health shakes and exposing consumers to potentially dangerous levels of the contaminant, which is linked to cancer and birth defects. Three users of healthy smoothies are suing BellRing (ticker: BRBR), a spin-off of food conglomerate Post Holdings, and its subsidiary Premier Nutrition Co. over what they claim was a misrepresentation of the healthiness of the products due to levels of lead found in beverages through independent laboratory testing. The lawsuit was filed…
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Prime and other energy drinks can be dangerous for adults and children
Share on PinterestPrime Energy Drink contains between 5 and 7 times the amount of caffeine as a similar serving of the average soda. Images by Mike Kemp/In via Getty Images Health experts are sounding the alarm about the health dangers energy drinks can pose to adults and children. The high amounts of caffeine in these beverages can vary widely from brand to brand and can cause adverse health effects such as insomnia, digestive problems, and drug interference. They can also pose significant risks to people who may have undiagnosed heart…
Read MoreThese drinks are sneaky sources of caffeine
Of all the substances humans use to enhance, alter, suppress, and avoid various aspects of our existence, caffeine is one of the most amazing. It is disturbing to realize this you literally can’t function as an adult without a caffeine jolt? Sometimes, sure. But for most of us, caffeine is a relatively harmless lifesaver with very few downsides. Except when it comes to sleep. Caffeine is nice effective stimulantand it can negatively impact your sleep if you get too much of it. Studies have shown that significant amounts of caffeine…
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