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Prime drinks, including Prime Energy, Prime Hydration, and Prime UFC 300 are increasingly popular among children, adolescents, and young adults. Prime products contain coconut water and electrolytes; Prime Energy also contains 200 mg of caffeine per can. Because of its caffeine content, children, pregnant or lactating women, and those who are sensitive to the effects of caffeine should avoid consumption of Prime Energy.
Matcha is a bright green powder that is often mixed with hot water to form a tea. Because it has a sweet, non-bitter taste, matcha is also used as an additive in desserts and other foods. Matcha contains high amounts of L-theanine and other compounds that may have beneficial effects on inflammation, metabolism, and gut health.
Lufenuron is used to control fleas on dogs and cats. It is not used in humans, but humans might accidentally take an animal’s medication or come into contact with it in the form of an agricultural spray. Minor side effects such as GI upset and drowsiness might occur if that happens. No human overdoses have been published.
Raw shellfish can carry bacteria and parasites that can cause life-threatening infections in pregnant women and their unborn children. Avoid eating raw or undercooked shellfish, including oysters, if you are pregnant.
Kombucha tea is a slightly effervescent, slightly alcoholic liquid for which many health claims are made. Home-brewed kombucha tea has been associated with several adverse health events. There are no scientific studies to support the many health claims made for kombucha tea, though it has a long history of use.
Aluminum foil is around 98.5% aluminum plus iron and silicon. Aluminum foil is non-toxic. Swallowing a small piece of aluminum foil is not harmful. Exposure to aluminum is usually not harmful, unless the person is exposed to a large amount. Aluminum can be irritating to the skin, eyes, and lungs. Long-term exposure can cause osteoporosis and can also affect the nervous system.
Just about everyone gets colds. Symptoms include a stuffy nose, cough, tiredness, sneezing, sore throat, and muscle aches. Symptoms last for up to two weeks. Most people get better on their own. Treatment is according to symptoms. In general, there is no reliable evidence that alternative medicines prevent or shorten colds.
Some Aqua Dots® craft sets were contaminated with a chemical that can cause coma and other symptoms.
Potatoes contain vitamin C and other nutrients. Some studies suggest that drinking potato juice may help reduce gastrointestinal distress, but there is no evidence that potato juice is effective in treating infections such as strep throat. Although some social media videos recommend placing potatoes in socks, this practice also has no proven health benefits.
Nail polish contains chemicals that may have dangerous health effects after high-dose or long-term exposures. There is no evidence that occasional application of nail polish is harmful to pregnant women or fetuses.
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