Trendy Poppi prebiotic soda not as 'gut healthy' as it claims, lawsuit alleges
What specific allegations are made against Poppi prebiotic soda in the lawsuit filed by Kristin Cobbs?
The lawsuit filed by Kristin Cobbs against Poppi prebiotic soda makes several allegations. Primarily, it claims that the drink is not as "gut healthy" as it is advertised to be. According to the suit, Poppi only contains two grams of prebiotic fiber per can, which is too low of an amount to cause meaningful gut health benefits. The plaintiffs argue that a consumer would need to drink more than four Poppi sodas in a day to realize any potential health benefits from its prebiotic fiber. However, even if a consumer were to do so, Poppi’s high sugar content would offset most, if not all, of these purported gut health benefits6.
Additionally, the lawsuit cites studies that show consuming too much agave inulin - the type of prebiotic found in Poppi - can actually have adverse health effects, particularly on someone who has preexisting digestive issues. It also alleges that Poppi does not warn consumers about the potential health risks of its brand of prebiotic.
The suit accuses Poppi of falsely advertising the health benefits of their products and demands a trial by jury. Cobbs states in the suit that she purchased the sodas because they were labeled and marketed as a prebiotic soda made "for a healthy gut", and she claims that she was unaware that excessive consumption of the Products could negatively impact her health.
What is the basis for the plaintiffs' claim that the amount of prebiotic fiber in Poppi soda is insufficient for gut health benefits?
The plaintiffs' claim that the amount of prebiotic fiber in Poppi soda is insufficient for gut health benefits is based on the allegation that a single can of Poppi only contains two grams of prebiotic fiber1. According to the lawsuit, this amount is too low to cause meaningful gut health benefits1. The plaintiffs argue that a consumer would need to drink more than four Poppi sodas in a day to realize any potential health benefits from its prebiotic fiber. However, they also point out that even if a consumer were to do so, Poppi's high sugar content would offset most, if not all, of these purported gut health benefits.
How many cans of Poppi soda would a consumer need to drink to potentially experience health benefits, according to the lawsuit?
According to the lawsuit, a consumer would need to drink more than four cans of Poppi soda in a day to potentially experience any health benefits from its prebiotic fiber. However, the lawsuit also claims that the high sugar content in Poppi sodas could offset most, if not all, of these purported gut health benefits.