Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Drinking Cola = Putting Battery Acid in Your Mouth?



It may take you by surprise, but drinking your Cola is almost like putting battery acid in your mouth.

A new research at the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine found that long time exposure to soft drinks can corrode significant enamel amounts, even if many people are more worried about their sugar level and its effect on the bodyweight.

A 2006 research showed that cola beverages destroy 10 times more teeth material than fruit juices in just the first three minutes of drinking. The harmful effect of these beverages was found to be due to the citric acid and/or phosphoric acid content.

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