Soda is starting to be known as “worse than cigarettes” and even “a legal drug” for its harmful effects on a human body. Mountain Dew, for example, was invented in 1940 to mix with whiskey. Its name comes from the slang word moonshine, a strong homemade whiskey because it was made in the night on the mountains secretly during prohibition. The ingredients of the sodas have obviously been substituted for other substances which scientists have found to be harmful to the human body. Several articles from ABC News, The Wall Street Journal, and various websites in the last several years have done stories on the top-selling soft drinks in America. Scientists that have examined these beverages are seeing the real dangers of consuming an excessive …show more content…
On the pH scale, a form of measurement to examine the acidity of a substance, the neutral pH level is seven, also the approximate level of water. The lower the level, the more acidic the substance is. Mountain Dew scores a 3.2 pH level, something this acidic has the power to wear down tooth enamel. The enamel on your teeth is extremely important, without it bacteria can grow and do significant damage. Various gum diseases may occur such as Gingivitis which is when bacteria eats away at your gums, making them swollen and bleed easily. The result if not treated is mouth pain, yellowing, and tooth loss. In 2009, ABC News aired a story about Central Appalachia, an area known for their horrendous dental issues. The average citizen there drank a Mountain Dew every day because many families were poor. Soda was more available and cheaper than water. A twenty-ounce bottle of Mountain Dew has seventy-seven grams of sugar in it. This doubles the recommended sugar amount released by the American Heart Association which is thirty-seven grams for males and twenty-five for women. The result of compulsive Mountain Dew consumption is cavities, eroded enamel, tooth decay, yellowing and even some reported pulling out their own teeth with pliers because of mouth pain. The horrific dental problems caused by this soda became known as “Mountain Dew Mouth.” Steven Ghareeb, a spokesman for the Academy of General Dentistry says, “I see erosion from the acid in the drinks, and decay from the
If not treated right away after eating snacks and drinks that are high in sugar, it can cause you to have a mixture of acids that build up inside the mouth that attacks tooth enamel and the second layer of the tooth named Dentin, and third layer Pulp. Enamel is the outer layer of the tooth. It is the hardest tissue of the human body. Dentin is harder than bone but softer than Enamel. It has apatite crystals of calcium and phosphate. Pulp is underneath the enamel and dentin. It carries blood vessels, connective tissue, and large nerves. Which can and will in fact cause tooth loss if all layers are attacked and
Have you ever wondered, “What are my drinks doing to my teeth?” Well, you will find out through our experiment. This means taking teeth and putting each one in a liquid and observing them over a period of time. What we did was we took six teeth and put them in six different sugary liquids. The effects will be big. This won’t happen to you if you don’t brush your teeth.
“there’s a fundamental difference between the sugar that you find in fruits & vegetables and the sugar that you find in a large Mountain Dew. The sugar in a lot of these carbonated drinks is highly concentrated simple sugar, the kind that will spike your blood glucose levels, reduce your insulin response over time (leading to Type 2 diabetes) and almost immediately get stored in your body as fat.” There is a difference between sugar from nature and sugar that is processed. Sugar that is processed is highly concentrated because of this it tends to increase your blood glucose levels higher than natural sugar. With high
...man body, people should consume regular soda without the artificial sweeteners if there way no way to avoid soda at all. Nowadays, there are so many other ingredients than artificial sugars that cause harm to the human body, so it is extremely important to at least get rid of artificial sugar in your diet. Although many people skip the whole process of checking the ingredient label, It is important to check to make sure that they don’t contain any artificial sugars or any other harmful ingredients. There are many substitutes to avoid using processed sugars or artificial sweeteners, such as using raw honey or maple syrup in your food. The powerful food industry will not educate the general public on the risks of consuming the artificial sugars, so it is the responsibility of the consumers to be aware of what’s in their foods to find a path to a healthier lifestyle.
We need our chompers to help us break the food that enters our mouths on a daily basis. And since our mouth is the first stop in the digestive void, our teeth play a very important role. Many times sugar will interfere and cause problems for the antagonist (still talking about our teeth). Sugar spreads bacteria, which is accompanied by acids that eat away tooth enamel (one of four major tissues that make up teeth). This can eventually cause gum disease and tooth decay. Tooth decay is the process in which teeth begin to decompose, do to bacteria and other fungi. Crackers, sugary cereals, caramels and soda pop's are some of the main components of tooth decay. Even breast milk has some sugars that can effect the baby's gums if they are fed for long periods of time. This is where fluoride steps in. Fluoride enhances tooth mineralization and inhabits the metabolism of the acid-producing bacteria that cause tooth decay. Fluoride is even being researched currently, for the potential treatment for osteoporosis (a fragile bone
It is clear from this research that the average rates of soda consumption from Americans are decreasing as time goes on, especially with the new generation of citizens rising up. Based off a national poll taken in 2014 by Gallup Inc., communications professional Justin McCarthy asserts, “Americans have become increasingly wary of drinking soda since Gallup began asking them about their dietary choices in 2002. At that time, only 41% said they actively tried to avoid soda, a percentage that has now jumped to 63%” (Gallup Inc.). It is evident that with the releasement of new knowledge regarding soda, each new generation will be more aware of the issues and as time goes on, the trend of decreasing rates in soda consumption will continue throughout the course of the nation’s
In the past couple years people all around the nation, whether it's in New York City or an 8th Grade classroom in Michigan, people have been pressed with the question, whether the New York Soda Ban, is a good thing, improving health, or if there is a larger issue. Is this decision showing evidence of the Government interfering with our basic civil liberties?
Acid eats away at the enamel, by breaking through and destroying the protective barrier. When the barrier is removed, your teeth become fragile and susceptible to germs, plaque and other types of bacteria. Drinks like Coke, Pepsi, coffee and tea destroys your enamel, and leave your teeth looking yellow and dingy.
Kris Gunnars of Authority Nutrition explains that “there are no proteins, essential fats, vitamins, or minerals in sugar…just pure energy.” This is why people call them “empty calories.” Added sugars can also cause tooth decay. Kris Gunnars says “it provides easily digestible energy for the bad bacteria in the mouth.” Our teeth begin to break down, rot, lose strength, and turn yellow. According the American Dental Association, when the normal bacteria inside your mouth come into contact with sugar, it produces acid that destroys enamel and results in tooth decay. People always hear dentists nagging them to limit their consumption of soda, cookies, donuts, and other sugar-filled snacks, but they really are of over exaggerating, added sugars really do have a history of causing tooth decay. Added sugars are also known to cause vitamin and mineral depletion. Added sugars use up our body’s stored B vitamins, calcium, and magnesium for digestion, while natural sugars are present in food that already contain these needed nutrients. By consuming these added sugars, these vitamins deplete and our nervous system suffers. According to Ann Marina of Livestrong, vitamin and mineral depletion may cause “… fatigue, depression, anxiety and lack of energy. Lack of calcium and magnesium may contribute to arthritis and osteoporosis.” Since added sugars are addictive, it may be hard to avoid tooth decay and vitamin and mineral depletion
According to research published in the journal BMC Public Health, “sugar is the only cause of tooth decay in children” (Sifferlin). In fact, tooth decay is the most common non-infectious disease in the United States. Even more shocking is that 90 percent of school-age children have experienced tooth decay. If you think that tooth decay is inevitable, think again. Aubrey Sheiham, professor of Dental Public Health at University College London, said “Only 2 percent of people at all ages living in Nigeria had tooth decay when their diet contained almost no sugar, around 2 grams per day” (Sifferlin). This is in stark contrast to America’s looming 90
With all the bacteria building up it causes everyday sicknesses. Having a certain sickness can put you in a life threatening situation. The bacteria within the mouth from poor oral hygiene can cause many diseases such as pneumonia, gingivitis, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. Pneumonia is a lung disease caused by certain bacteria not being filtered out by the body and filling up in the lungs. Pneumonia is very commonly found in people with poor oral health because of the extreme buildup of bacteria which is being taken in constantly (Journal of the American Geriatrics Society). Too much bacteria will cause the body to remove which causes the bacteria to buildup in the respiratory tracts, causing inflammation and fluid buildup which is pneumonia. Gingivitis is the lowest form of periodontal diseases, which is an inflammatory disease of the gums, caused from an excessive buildup of plaque on the gum line. Gingivitis causes painful inflammation, swelling, irritation, and bleeding of the gums. The inflammation from gingivitis can be detrimental to people with type two diabetes, making it even harder to keep their blood sugar levels normal (Usborne par. 9). Studies have found that people with few teeth are at greater risk for
Many people believe that because a soda is “sugar free” it does not contain harmful chemicals. It is deemed healthy because the clear lack of sugar. Aspartame is a common sugar replacement in “diet” sodas and has been proven to cause various cancers. According to Markham Heid from MD Anderson Cancer center, aspartame will throw off a person’s metabolic process, thus causes them to store fat, rather than burn it. Thus causing a higher risk of diabetes and heart diseases.
Would you drink something that is associated with health problems and even death? Well energy drinks are highly caffeinated beverages that many people have become depended on to get through certain things that need done. They are used to give individuals a quick energy boost to get things done. Today many people question how safe energy drinks really are for the quick energy they supply. In fact, a sixteen year old girl died of cardiac arrest just after ingesting an energy drink, while on vacation with friends. Almost everyone who enjoys drinking energy drinks, knows that high levels of caffeine are in these beverages, and they continue to drink the ignoring the risks. But some people are fine with the high levels of caffeine and just drink them because it makes them feel energized. They seem to accept the shocking circumstances because it helps them gets things done when they need the most energy. On the other hand, some people disagree and think that it is not only bad for individuals
Red Bull. 5 Hour Energy. Monster. These energy drinks are becoming increasingly popular not just for teenagers and college kids, but in the world of athletics as well. Athletes around the world are drinking these beverages for a boost in athletic performance and stamina to get an edge over their opponents. These drinks are even being promoted by professional athletes! This increasing popularity and consumption begs the question: are these drinks safe? I decided to dig into this question, and I have found some pretty startling answers. The drinks may bring enhanced performance and energy, but they also come with potential health risks. These health risks heavily outweigh the benefits the drinks could possibly bring.
Have you ever thought how much soda you consume and how bad it can be for you? Many people will drink soda instead of water, simply because it tastes better. The government should limit the intake of sugary beverages because it can lead to many different problems such as heart disease, obesity, and overall it is an unhealthy life-style. “The average person consumes almost 100lbs of sugar a year, with the single biggest source being soda.” A sugary beverage occasionally would be ok, but drinking it every day would cause problems for you overtime. People drink, more soda than they do water. People should be consuming at least eight 8-ounce glasses a day. Mostly no one will drink that amount of water a day. In today’s society, it can be easy to grab a soda for one dollar and carry on. They may taste better but they are not better for your health. “Sugary drinks include soda, fruit punch, lemonade, and other “aides” sweetened powdered drinks, and sports energy drinks.”