‘Dangerous ‘drinks’ can be dangerous if you drink too much
‘Cool drink’.. is a cold drink that is loved by all, young and old, irrespective of the season and time. When summer comes, the consumption of these is more. They drink more during this period to get relief from the heat of the sun. The consumption of cool drinks is increasing day by day as it is sweet, cold, gives a special feeling when drunk, and is available everywhere at a low price. The adults are also making the girls get used to drinking them. It has become a habit of many people to store cool drinks in the fridge and drink them every day. Health experts warn that excessive consumption of these soft drinks, which feel delicious and comfortable, can lead to many health problems. It is said that it is not good for children to get used to these especially, as there is a risk of many health problems surrounding them in the future. What are the health problems caused by cool drinks? Let’s see what precautions should be taken.
These health problems are inevitable
Drinking too much of cool drinks can affect the digestive system. Causes stomach related problems. Stomach gas, indigestion, vomiting, etc. are likely to cause many problems.
• Cool drinks and other sweet sodas are high in refined sugar, calories and caffeine. Drinking too much of these can cause calories and sugar to enter the body and lead to rapid weight gain. This excess weight causes many health problems.
• Fructose in cool drinks increases uric acid levels in the blood. This increases the risk of hypertension.
• Soft drinks use a lot of refined sugar. It contains glucose and fructose. Glucose is easily digested by body cells. Fructose is digested by the liver. If you drink a lot of cool drinks, the amount of fructose will increase. As a result, the liver cannot digest fructose and turns it into fat. This causes fatty liver problems.
• Caffeine in soft drinks can affect nerve health. Drinking too much of these can lead to high uric acid in the blood and swelling or pain in the joints.
• Affects heart health. Also problems like insomnia, stress and anxiety arise.
Phosphoric acid and carbonic acid present in soda can damage the tooth enamel if consumed in excess. When these combine with sugar, these acids cause bacteria in the mouth.
• Experts say that the memory of people who drink soft drinks regularly is affected.
• People who drink a lot of soft drinks have a higher risk of pancreatic cancer and endometrial cancer.
Insomnia problem with energy drink
Energy drinks in general are a quick energizer. We take these to stay physically and mentally active. But the caffeine in these… stimulates the central nervous system and reduces fatigue. But a recent study has shown that these do not have the same effect on everyone. Results are found to vary depending on a person’s health and other ailments they have. Excessive consumption of these can lead to increased BP, anxiety, heart related diseases and digestive problems. Due to the high sugar levels in these, there is a possibility of weight gain and dental problems. Even if these are taken in small amounts, it has been revealed in the latest research conducted by researchers from Norway that the quality of sleep in students is decreasing and insomnia is occurring. Energy drinks contain caffeine along with sugar, vitamins and minerals. It disturbs sleep. When a study was conducted on 53,266 people between the ages of 18 and 35, it was found that those who drank energy drinks daily slept about half an hour less than those who did not drink them. It has been found that drinkers wake up after falling asleep and do not fall back asleep for a long time.
Effects of energy drinks on children
Many parents buy cool drinks and energy drinks because babies are crying. However, a study published by the Public Health Journal has stated that frequent giving of energy drinks to children has a serious impact on their physical and mental health. The study states that these energy drinks have a very bad effect on the health of children’s head and stomach. It is worrying that some children who drink a lot of these have increased suicidal thoughts. 51 studies were conducted on more than 1.2 million children and adolescents from 21 countries regarding energy drinks. Researchers have found that children who drink too much of these drinks have problems such as loss of interest in studies, insomnia, stress, depression, and interest in eating unhealthy food. That’s why the UK government has voluntarily banned the sale of energy drinks to children under 16. Some other countries are thinking the same. That is why children should be made to drink fresh fruit juice, coconut water, sugarcane juice and lemon juice instead of cool drinks and energy drinks. Drinks should be limited if consumed.