Not too long ago, a lawsuit was filed towards the makers of Poppi Prebiotic Glowing Water, alleging false promoting of its intestine well being advantages. Kristin Cobbs of San Francisco filed the lawsuit on behalf of shoppers, focusing on Texas-based mum or dad firm VNGR Beverage LLC.
Whereas Poppi’s web site highlights its substances – fruit juice, apple cider vinegar and inulin prebiotics – the lawsuit claims every jar comprises solely two grams of prebiotics, too little to provide vital well being advantages. It means that to see any results, an individual would want to drink greater than 4 cans a day, which additionally means consuming an excessive amount of sugar, doubtlessly negating any advantages.
Cobbs purchased soda in hopes of bettering her intestine well being, however discovered it lacked effectiveness and overconsumption might hurt her well being. The lawsuit additionally cites analysis displaying that extreme consumption of agave inulin (the kind of prebiotic in Poppi) could have adversarial results, significantly in these with digestive points.
As of this writing, Poppi has not responded to the lawsuit.