04/08/2019
Before you grab another ready-to-drink protein or pre-workout from the grocery store or gym, make sure you are reading the ingredients!
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Acesulfame Potassium & Sucralose. Commonly used artificial sweeteners. May cause negative side effects — like digestive troubles, headaches, and even dizziness.
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Artificial colors. According to an article featured on Living Well, Americans are now eating five times as much food dye as we did in 1955. A scary statistic considering it has been linked to problems in children including allergies, hyperactivity, learning impairment, irritability and aggressiveness. Additionally, research has shown possible links to cancer.
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Preservatives. Because these RTD products need to be shelf stable, they are packed with preservatives. Research has shown that some popular preservatives may cause breathing problems, changes in behavior and even heart damage.
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What’s so dangerous about these products is that most consumers think that they are actually choosing something HEALTHY because they are purchasing them at gyms and reputable grocery stores, but in reality, they are doing more harm than good. @ EōS Fitness Las Vegas: Durango/215