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Dietitians Weigh In on Starbucks' Medicine Ball Cold Remedy
Original: Is the Starbucks Medicine Ball Drink the Cold and Flu Buster That It’s Cracked Up to Be? Dietitians Explain
The Starbucks Medicine Ball, a honey-citrus and mint tea drink long promoted by customers as a home remedy for colds, is under scrutiny from dietitians. Experts note the beverage may soothe a sore throat and provide hydration and vitamin C, but say there is no evidence it can actually cure or shorten a cold, cautioning against treating it as medicine.
Why now: Cold and flu season is driving renewed interest in whether the popular drink offers real health benefits.
Evidence
- Is the Starbucks Medicine Ball Drink the Cold and Flu Buster That It’s Cracked Up to Be? Dietitians Explain · Yahoo Health
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