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Out of all the soft drinks out there, nothing compares to the refreshing taste of 7Up. But, health experts say that the popular lemon-lime drink is loaded with chemicals and additives that can pose a great threat to your body, including a slew of diseases and ailments. Here's why it's time to stop drinking 7Up once and for all!
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1. It has GMO ingredients
7Up contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that pose the risk of disease, toxins and alternating our DNA.
2. There's a lot of high fructose corn syrup in there, too!
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is used to give 7Up its signature sweet taste. Consuming HFCS has been linked to causing plaque build up, hypertension, heart disease and strokes. It also fills your heart with bad cholesterol, too!
3. HCFS can be really harmful to your children
Not only does consuming HCFS pose a risk to your body, but it can also cause irreversible brain and nervous system damage in children! Make sure that you're giving your children healthy, nutrient-rich beverages to ensure that their growing bodies are getting the nutrients they need!
4. Sodium benzoate is also used in 7Up
The FDA has allowed manufacturers to use limited amount of this preservative, but research shows that it can trigger A.D.H.D. episodes, asthma attacks, and hypertension.
5. 7Up can cause dental erosion?
Citric acid is an additive used in 7Up for its sour taste and preservative-properties. It's also been linked to dental erosion and gastric distress!
6. It can cause weight gain
If overconsumed, 7Up can be a sneaky cause of weight gain. Between its 140 calories, 45 milligrams of sodium, and 38 milligrams of sugar, a serving of 7Up can prove to be really unhealthy for your waistline.
7. 7Up Cherry isn't good for you either!
Just because it's fruit flavored doesn't mean that it's healthy. 7Up Cherry uses the artificial dye Red 40, which has been linked to immune disorders, A.D.D. and A.D.H.D.
8. Daily consumption can cause diabetes!
Drinking 7Up every day can lead to blood sugar disorders, including diabetes! If you're drinking the soft drink daily, try to switch to a healthier beverage to keep your blood sugar in check.
9. There's MSG in there, too?
The citric acid used to make 7Up may also contain traces of MSG, which is known to be a brain toxin. There could also be MSG in the artificial sweetners used in 7Up, too!
