July 19, 2017
Sugar Sweetened Beverages Including Sports Drinks, and Tooth Loss, and Systemic Diseases
The Journal of the American Dental Association (July 2017) reports a study which links consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (including sports drinks) to cavity development, tooth loss, and diabetes. No surprises there. However, the study also reports an increase of periodontal disease, cardiovascular disease mortality, and hypertension. We find the reason for this alarming effect of sugar on your body in ...