The Truth About Sports Drinks And Teeth

Sugar = dental cavities. You can’t get cavities in your teeth without sugar.         

Watch BSTV Episode 2 for insights on sugar content of common drinks and suggestions for alternatives.

https://youtu.be/6YcPGy0Luac

This is a study which found significant dental health issues in professional footballers: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/50/1/41

With it being sporting season with the World Cup and Wimbledon, plus the hot weather, all these factors contribute to failing dental health.

Most sports drinks contain glucose and electrolytes, which give you the energy to push yourself further with sports. It’s the glucose that’s damaging for teeth.

One of the drinks mentioned that are kinder on your teeth can be found here : https://www.amazon.co.uk/BodyBio-Balanced-Electrolyte-Concentrate-Servings/dp/B0016NIFNE/ref=sr_1_10_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1530779012&sr=8-10&keywords=electrolyte+solution

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