"Zero Cola and Sports Drinks Harm the Brain"…The 3 Worst Beverages That Increase the Risk of Alzheimer's

I already knew that alcohol can cause dementia... but zero cola and sports drinks are also said to be bad for the brain.

I like zero cola and zero cider..

What is this? 😨

When you drink zero-calorie beverages, you can still feel the sweetness as it is.

They say that because it sweetened with aspartame, it is not good for gut bacteria ㅠㅠ

Sports drinks also cause a rapid increase in blood sugar and insulin levels, affecting insulin resistance and increasing the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Water is the best medicine.

Please consider your health and avoid drinking too much zero-calorie soda and sports drinks~

[Seoul=Newsis] Brain scan of an Alzheimer's patient© Newsis

 

Experts have issued a warning that three types of beverages—diet soda, alcohol, and sports drinks—may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

According to the New York Post on the 22nd (local time), Dr. Sourabh Sethi, a specialist from California, identified three beverages that increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's: diet soda, alcohol, and sports drinks.

First, Dr. Seti warned that diet soda is not good for the brain.

He explained that beverages sweetened with aspartame are not good for gut bacteria, stating, "The gut and the brain are strongly connected."

According to a study, artificial sweeteners containing aspartame are toxic to gut bacteria. Scientists claim that gut bacteria influence inflammation in the body, which adversely affects blood supply to the brain.

Last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) committee classified aspartame as a "possible carcinogen," but industry experts strongly denied this.

Additionally, Dr. Seti pointed out that "alcohol not only negatively affects gut bacteria and liver health, but also disrupts sleep, which is crucial for brain health."

According to a Harvard Medical School study in 2021, people who sleep less than 5 hours are twice as likely to develop dementia compared to those who sleep 6 to 8 hours. Alcohol makes people sleepy but interferes with deep sleep.

In addition to sleep disorders, alcohol can also cause obesity. Dr. Seti pointed out that "obesity is a gateway to numerous cancers and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease."

Along with this, Dr. Seti pointed out the dangers of 'sports drinks.' He said, "Sports drinks generally contain very high levels of sugar, which causes a rapid increase in blood sugar and insulin levels, affecting insulin resistance and increasing the risk of Alzheimer's disease."

Furthermore, it was added that "diabetes patients tend to have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease because high blood sugar can damage brain blood vessels and promote inflammation," and "excessive consumption of sugar in products like sports drinks can lead to glucose accumulation in the brain, potentially causing Alzheimer's disease."

<Source: Newsis>