Dr. Amy Goodson, an American nutrition expert, revealed that consuming certain drinks can cause chronic inflammation in the body..
Harmful effects of soft drinks
The expert indicated on the site Eat This, Not That, that consuming certain drinks regularly and in large quantities causes chronic infections.
“Regularly consuming large amounts of soda, sweet tea and other high-sugar beverages, significantly increases the risk of chronic infections and other health problems,” she added.“.
Soft drinks and alcohol and their dangers
She said, according to the results of studies published in the American Scientific Journal of Nutrition, eating one can a day of soft drinks leads to a high level of insulin and cholesterol, and publications of the American Society of Nephrology indicate that fructose negatively affects the inflammatory process in the body, according to the website an agency RIAnovostiRussian RIA Novosti.
She added, “Excessive consumption of drinks leads to weight gain, which in turn increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and metabolic disorders that accompany chronic infections.”“.
Sugary drinks
The expert pointed out that the experts of the American Heart Association recommend not to excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, because excessive consumption causes an increase in inflammation in the body..
Magazine indicates Alcohol Research , that the results of the research conducted showed that alcohol can damage part of the mucous membrane of the intestine, causing various diseases to the digestive system..
The expert advises drinking water and zero-calorie drinks to quench thirst, and notes that tomato juice, pomegranate juice and green tea help reduce inflammation..