The FDA is considering banning brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food products across the US. This decision comes after studies showed BVO could be harmful to our health.
Research by the National Institutes of Health revealed BVO might lead to negative health impacts. That’s why the FDA is now saying that using BVO in food isn’t safe.
Several big beverage companies, like PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, have already started removing BVO from their drinks. While banned in Europe and Japan, BVO is still found in some US drinks, especially in less-known brands.
Studies from as far back as 1976 have raised concerns about BVO’s safety. Recent research found that BVO can build up in the body’s organs and potentially affect the thyroid. It’s been linked to changes in thyroid cells and increased production of thyroid-stimulating hormone.
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