Margarita Koroleva, FMBA of Russia, personal medical doctor and nutritionist, warned that the sweeteners aspartame and acesulfame found in drinks can cause serious harm to human health, especially children. Aspartame, among other things, is addictive and causes depression due to its effect on neurotransmitters. explained In his interview with NSN.
Aspartame is banned in many countries, but it is still used in Russia. Koroleva stated that when used specifically, it leads to a decrease in serotonin levels. With a cumulative effect, this causes depression.
“The person does not get drunk, he does not eat enough, he wants to drink or eat this product more and gradually an addiction forms,” the nutritionist said. “These sweeteners also have an impact on gut health and dental health.”
The expert noted that this situation can be avoided if you independently prepare juice for children from fruits rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and enzymes. Koroleva emphasized that if drinks are purchased in a store, you need to carefully examine their composition and explain to the child the harm of a particular product.
Recall that the World Health Organization declared the artificial sweetener aspartame a possible carcinogen that can cause cancer. The sweetener is also used in diet sodas, candies, breakfast cereals, juices and other products, more details – In the material “socialbites.ca”.
nutritionists take into account Sugary sodas are more dangerous than fast food. They emphasize that regular consumption of sweets is one of the main reasons for the development of diabetes and obesity.