Consuming drinks containing artificial sweeteners is at risk of inviting diseases, such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease, and can damage children's dental health.

Saccharin-type artificial sweeteners were once considered harmful to bladder health and a risk factor for cancer. Although finally based on the latest research, saccharin was declared harmless, but the use of artificial sweeteners saccharin or other types, still should not be excessive. Here are some health problems that can occur due to consuming soda or soft drinks that contain artificial sweeteners in excess.

Research has shown that consuming one or more cans of artificially sweetened beverages per day can double the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in adults. In addition, the risk of prediabetes also lurks in children. Experts note that children who consume a lot of sugary sodas tend to be overweight as adults.

Another effect that has been proven to be caused by artificial sweeteners is to increase appetite, and cause high blood sugar and insulin resistance. These factors are thought to play a role in the occurrence of type 2 diabetes in people who often consume artificial sweeteners.

A number of studies have found a link between regular consumption of soft drinks containing artificial sweeteners, with increased inflammation, the risk of hypertension, coronary heart disease, and stroke.

The study, which looked at the health of 90,000 women over two decades, found that women who consumed more than two servings of sugary soda a day had a 40% higher risk of having a heart attack or dying from heart disease. This effect is attributed to the fructose effect of the sugar or other ingredients used to sweeten the drink.

The effects that can occur related to consumption of artificial sweeteners are increased blood sugar and cholesterol, and inflammation that contributes to the emergence of heart disease.

In this regard, the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association have issued a call to limit the use of artificial sweeteners to combat obesity, metabolic syndrome, and all risk factors for heart disease.

Soft drinks can pose a risk of dental caries because of their high sugar content. In addition, soft drinks can also cause erosion of the tooth layer due to the acid produced. Therefore, do not consume too many drinks that contain artificial sweeteners, and try to rinse your mouth with water after each time you finish drinking a sweet drink.

Avoid children from this type of soft drink so that they do not experience obesity. A number of studies link the problem of obesity in children with the consumption of this type of drink. Soda drinks have a large number of calories, but do not fill you up, thus triggering children to eat again after they drink soft drinks and the like. This effect does not only occur in children, but also in adults.

As an alternative, provide healthier drinks, such as milk, whole fruit juices with a little added sugar, and infused water with lemon, cucumber, or other fruits.

Not only children, adults also need to limit the consumption of soft drinks that contain artificial sweeteners. You are advised not to make soft drinks a daily habit.