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Love Bubble Tea? Study Warns Boba Drinks Could Raise Risk of Kidney Stones, Fatty Liver

Bubble tea, also known as Boba tea, is one of the most popular beverages among youngsters – especially the Gen Z. While you may drink it often to satisfy your taste buds, a new study says frequent consumption of bubble tea can be hazardous for your health - including a higher likelihood of kidney stones, fatty liver disease, and other metabolic issues. The drink, which traces its roots to Taiwan in the 1980s, is a soulful combination of tea, milk, sweeteners, and chewy tapioca pearls.

Love Bubble Tea? Study Warns Boba Drinks Could Raise Risk of Kidney Stones, Fatty Liver

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Key Highlights

  • Scientists say the most common concern stems from the high sugar content and calorie load in many commercially available bubble tea drinks.
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  • The research review, published in Food Science and Nutrition, highlights that cassava-based foods provide very limited nutritional value.
  • This includes tapioca pearls - derived from the cassava plant.
  • According to data by the USDA, a cup of dry tapioca pearls contains 544 calories.
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  1. Love Bubble Tea? Study Warns Boba Drinks Could Raise Risk of Kidney Stones, Fatty Liver

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