A new study from researchers at the University of
Iowa School of Dentistry found that Gatorade eroded tooth enamel faster than Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Red Bull or apple
juice. Researchers took extracted teeth and coated all but a few spots of each with nail polish. The teeth were then
soaked in the sugary drinks for 25 hours, with the liquid being changed every five hours. In the end, Gatorade was the
most corrosive on the spots without nail polish. A dental expert cited in a recent WebMD article says that so far, no data
shows that sports drinks are actually any worse than sodas on teeth. He added that sipping sodas or other sugary drinks
all day is far worse than having one with a meal, as the other foods in the mouth buffer the effects of the drinks.
Another expert, quoted in a Forbes article, says that
the acidity of these beverages is also to blame. Others critiqued the study, saying that a 25-hour period of exposure
to sugary drinks had little to do with real-world situations.Posts with tag enamel
Which drinks are worse for teeth?
A new study from researchers at the University of
Iowa School of Dentistry found that Gatorade eroded tooth enamel faster than Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Red Bull or apple
juice. Researchers took extracted teeth and coated all but a few spots of each with nail polish. The teeth were then
soaked in the sugary drinks for 25 hours, with the liquid being changed every five hours. In the end, Gatorade was the
most corrosive on the spots without nail polish. A dental expert cited in a recent WebMD article says that so far, no data
shows that sports drinks are actually any worse than sodas on teeth. He added that sipping sodas or other sugary drinks
all day is far worse than having one with a meal, as the other foods in the mouth buffer the effects of the drinks.
Another expert, quoted in a Forbes article, says that
the acidity of these beverages is also to blame. Others critiqued the study, saying that a 25-hour period of exposure
to sugary drinks had little to do with real-world situations.Alternatives to nonstick cookware
Like so many other people, I've been using my nonstick frying pans for many years
now, in addition to my other pots and pans. With cancer concerns relating to the
toxic perfluorochemicals coming to light, it's time for some new cookware. After all, the EPA is only "phasing
out" these chemicals to avoid shutting down very large portions of very large companies. PFOA has been shown to
cause cancer and, like mercury and lead, build up in the body over time, so there is no reason to continue our
exposure to it.
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