3. Ingredient: Brominated vegetable oil also known as BVO

Found In:

Sodas with citrus flavor and Sports drinks

Why the US permits it?

The brominated vegetable oil acts as an emulsifier, which prevents the flavor from sorting out and floating into the beverages’ surface.

Health risks:

Since it contests with iodine for receptor sites in our bodies, high levels of this might result to thyroid problems, like hypothyroidism, autoimmune ailment and even cancer. Its main component is bromine which is a toxic chemical that is regarded as both poisonous and corrosive. It’s been related to main organ damage, growth problems, hearing loss, birth defects and schizophrenia.