Sugar has many names, making it difficult for consumers to know how much sugar is truly inside any given product. In fact there are over 70 different labels that sugars can take on. You might be surprised to learn that over 68% of food products sold in the US contain added sweeteners—even if they are labeled as "natural" or healthy.
Are we being watchful of what we take in our bodies? In this episode, we will discuss more about the effects of sugar on our body not only on our dental health but on our wellbeing.
Key Takeaways:
-The most common names for sugar
-Sugars feed cancer
-The suggested sugar intake by the World Health Organization (WHO)
-Take the health of your mouth seriously
-The oral-systemic link of bacteria, sugar and balancing the pH.
References:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3477992
https://www.speareducation.com/spear-review/2013/12/study-call-for-cutting-sugar-to-reduce-tooth-decay
https://www.speareducation.com/spear-review/2016/03/sugar-is-the-oral-systemic-link