12 ingredients in power drinks colas/artificial juice drinks that harmful to our body.

Sometimes people just drink and ate without seeing the ingredients of food he/she consumes and what they drink. sometimes they attracted by advertisements, Saying, high fiber, high Vitamin C content, Is there really health benefits derived from these drinks? what about the additives or preservatives? They don't include that in the front labels!

Here are facts about the typical ingredients of power drinks, colas or juice drinks usually placing 100% Vitamin C in their labels to attract the people. Under each ingredient, there are corresponding descriptions on how it effects to individuals which may pose serious health concerns. here we go..

1. Sugar and/or high fructose in corn syrup: the consumption of fructose such as those derived from soft drinks or juice drinks has been linked to a rise in obesity and metabolic disorders. scientists found out that fructose stimulates fat production that leads to insulin resistance in the liver and other organs, abnormal concentrations of fats in the blood and high blood pressure (Le KA, 2006) that too much consumption of high sugar foods can lead to a high concentration of fats in the blood thus raise blood pressure.

2. Citric acid: many of the beverages today have very high acidity. Very high acidity from citric acid in drinks can destroy the hard enamel of the teeth that will lead to tooth decay and eventual loss.

3. Vitamin C: they say that there product are high in vitamin C, but in reality these are not natural. it a Synthetic Vitamin C can cause kidney stones, gout, arthritis and ulcers, and can even cause heart disease.

4. Artificial flavors and/or sodium benzoate: this artificial colors and/or sodium benzoate increased levels of hyperactivity in preschool aged and 8-9 year old children within the general population. 

5. Tartrazine: Tartrazine is used to provide color to drinks. Studies says that it can cause asthma, migraines, hyperactivity and skin rashes. It has also been found to cause a deficiency in other vitamins and minerals. 

6. Flavorants: This Flavorants may contain monosodium glutamate (MSG), a controversial substance which has many side effects among which is its toxicity. 

7. Sodium Saccharin: sodium saccharin can contribute to bladder cancer and tumours in the urinary tract.

8. Sodium Cyclamate: Sodium cyclamate is considered to be carcinogenic and has similar effects to saccharin.

9. Sorbic Acid: High levels of sorbic acid can irritate the nose, eyes and throat.

10. Benzoic Acid:Benzoic acid is a preservative that causes allergies and intolerances. This results to asthma, itchy skin eruptions and hyperactivity.

11. Sodium Hexametaphosphate: Sodium hexametaphosphate can lead to a loss of calcium and cause kidney damage.

12. Potassium Benzoate: Potassium benzoate can trigger asthma, itchy skin eruptions and hyperactivity just like benzoic acid.

So good but fresh fruits and vegetables are a good sources of vitamins and minerals, a simple water is the best drink to take.

References/source:
https://healthy-living.knoji.com/12-harmful-ingredients-in-power-drinks-colas-artificial-juice-drinks/