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Default Some common drinks contain elevated levels of toxic metals

Some common drinks contain elevated levels of toxic metals

May 5th, 2023

Some commonly consumed beverages contain levels of toxic metals that exceed federal drinking water standards, according to a new study.

Researchers tested 60 beverages and found five contained levels of a toxic metal above federal drinking water standards.

Two mixed juices had levels of arsenic above the 10 microgram/liter standard. A cranberry juice, a mixed carrot and fruit juice, and an oat milk each had levels of cadmium exceeding the 3 parts per billion standard.

The sampled beverages, which included those commonly found in grocery stores—single and mixed fruit juices, plant-based milks, sodas, and teas—were measured for 25 different toxic metals and trace elements. Mixed-fruit juices and plant-based milks (such as oat and almond) contained elevated concentrations of toxic metals more often than other drinks, according to the findings in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis.

https://www.futurity.org/soft-drinks...etals-2915442/
 
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