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Coke admits Vitaminwater isn’t that healthy

Is anyone surprised?

Vitaminwater labels are known for listing positive health benefits, not anymore. 
Vitaminwater labels are known for listing positive health benefits, not anymore. 
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If you were convinced drinking Vitaminwater — a Coca-Cola product — was improving your eyesight and leaving you more physically and mentally healthy, it might have been a placebo effect.

A court has approved a settlement agreement between Coca-Cola and the Center for Science in the Public Interest in a class-action lawsuit over the drink and the claims on its label.

Under the agreement, Coca-Cola will stop advertising health benefits from drinking the beverage and make clear that each drink contains about 32 grams of sugar.

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