Soft Drinks

UK soft drinks levy may have reduced tooth extractions in children by 12%, study finds

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UK soft drinks levy may have reduced tooth extractions in children by 12%, study finds

The UK soft drinks industry levy introduced in 2018 may have reduced the number of under 18s having a tooth removed due to tooth decay by 12%, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. The fall in hospital admissions may have saved more than 5,500 hospital admissions for tooth … Read more

Study reveals how sweetened drinks impact oral enzymes and insulin levels

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Study reveals how sweetened drinks impact oral enzymes and insulin levels

A recent Food Research International study determines whether the intake of sweetened beverages affects the levels of salivary insulin, aspartame, alpha-amylase (AMI), and total protein (TP). Study: Effect of sweetened beverages intake on salivary aspartame, insulin and alpha-amylase levels: A single-blind study. Image Credit: MamaMiaPL / Shutterstock.com Background The global consumption of foods and beverages containing sweeteners is … Read more