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I have a 12pk a day mountain dew habit. what long term health problems may arise from this?
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Perhaps a few: Mountain dew contains lots of sugar and caffeine. Long term effects of caffeine probably are not that significant, though some may disagree. The sugar is more of a concern. Long term effects could include dental cavities, weight gain, an increased risk to develop type 2 diabetes and possible nutrient deficiencies due to not eating a well-balanced diet.
Answered 2/17/2014
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That is bad news !!: This information is for sodas in general. Regularly drinking soda has been linked to Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Diabetes, heart disease & metabolic syndrome. Other possible risks include: increased weight, decreased bone mineral density (BMD) obesity, erosion of tooth enamel, mineral depletion & dehydration. If it contains artificial sweeteners & is used daily, this is linked to a 3
Answered 5/30/2017
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