Abstract

BEVERAGES: HARMFUL EFFECT ON HUMAN HEALTH

Dr. Pranshu Gupta*, Dr. Tanishka* and Dr. G. V. Karunakar

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Abstract

Beverages are the most consumable drinks worldwide although of their serious impact on human health, it affects many body systems such as loco motor system, gastrointestinal system, and cardiovascular system, central nervous system and even reproductive system, and simply it affects all the body structures. Diabetes, heart diseases, bones and teeth disorders are frequently induced due to excessive consumption of beverages particularly among children and aged persons. More importantly, the association between sugar sweetened beverage consumption and metabolic disorders was true irrespective of the existing adiposity. This ill effect of consuming sugar sweetened beverages is primarily a consequence of adverse sugar metabolism that is triggered in the body. The purpose of this article is to present what is known about the effect of beverage consumption on longer term harmful effects on human health. Specific beverages addressed include water, other energy-free beverages (diet soft drinks, coffee and tea), and energy-containing beverages (soft drinks, juices and juice drinks, milk and soy beverages, alcohol).

Keywords: Beverages, Soft drinks, Diabetes mellitus, Dental disorders, Harmful effects on health, Toxicity.