Often Selected, These 3 Drinks Can Turn Out To Cause Mental Disorders

Often Selected, These 3 Drinks Can Turn Out To Cause Mental Disorders - Hello, Healthy Friend! What is your favorite drink? Of course there are so many types of drinks that are popular with the community, ranging from cold drinks to hot drinks. Tea, coffee, milk, chocolate drinks, fruit drinks, and sweet drinks are a few examples of drinks that are included in the  top list that are consumed.

The various types of drinks are certainly legitimate to choose from. But, did you know that there are several types of drinks that are quite popular, but if consumed in excess can actually cause mental health problems? Curious?

Drinks and their effects on mental health


Some types of drinks that are often consumed by the public contain several substances or compounds that can affect the work of the brain. This will increase the risk of mental disorders. This condition is suspected by the presence of several signs such as:

• Sleep disturbance
• There is a great deal of anxiety
• There is an addiction to certain drinks

In the long run, it can interfere with the production of hormones for the brain and cell function or brain cell membranes.

Types of drinks that can interfere with mental health
Here are some types of drinks that if consumed in excess and too often can cause mental disorders:

Caffeinated beverages
Caffeine which is high enough in coffee, soft drinks and chocolate drinks is one of the substances that can interfere with mental health. Why? Caffeine has been shown to block adenosine activity in transmiter nerves in the brain. This can cause the body not to feel tired, which in turn interferes with sleep.

Sleep disorders that last for a long time can increase the risk of mental disorders. Changes in brain function will also occur because the brain has been addicted to caffeine substances. This condition increases the risk of excessive anxiety. In addition, increasing heart rate, high blood pressure, and disorders of digestion are also higher the risk for coffee addicts.

• High sugar sugars

A study conducted by the Oslo Health Study in 2006, showed that adolescents who did not consume high-sugar drinks, had a lower risk of stress and a better total mental health score, compared to teens who often consumed high-sugar drinks. This condition is caused by consumption of high-sugar drinks can reduce the level of chemicals, namely brain-derived neurotrophic factor / BDNF, which is important for supporting brain and mental health. This causes the ability of the brain in terms of cognitive and memory will decrease.

• Artificial sweetener drinks

One example of drinks with artificial sweeteners that are quite often chosen is soft drinks. Besides containing artificial sweeteners, the sugar content in soft drinks is also quite high. A recent study in 2018 showed that soft drinks can cause side effects that lead to stroke and dementia. The quality and duration of sleep is also influenced by the type of drink on this one. As well as Sodium Benzoate (preservatives) contained in it also affects memory and motor nerves, especially in children with ADHD.

Well, there are 3 types of drinks that are chosen quite often but apparently can cause mental health problems. For this reason, Teman Sehat must be wise and be able to control portions and frequency before consuming caffeinated drinks, high sugar drinks and artificial sweetened drinks, yes!

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Pineapple Benefits You Need to Know!

Pineapple Benefits You Need to Know! - Healthy Friend, do you know what fruit is there are many fans in Indonesia? Yep, pineapple. This fruit is suitable for consumption during the dry season, because it tastes sweet and juice.

Vitamin C contained in this fruit is quite high, you know! So that it can maintain the body's power so that it is not susceptible to disease. But you know what? If the nutrients contained in it have many benefits, it's good for the body! Want to know anything? So, let's check it out!

Decrease cholesterol levels
Do you know? One of the effects of high levels of cholesterol (fat in the bloodstream) on the body is the onset of hyperlipidemia . One of the ingredients in pineapple that can maintain cholesterol levels is niacin.

Yep, niacin has an antidislipidemic effect , so that in large quantities, it can help reduce cholesterol and free fatty acids in the blood. This is because niacin will inhibit the passage of fat to the liver, thereby reducing the formation of fat into cholesterol.

Reducing blood pressure
One of the factors causing hypertension (high blood pressure) is constriction of blood vessels, so that blood flow increases. If you don't immediately follow up, hypertension can cause heart disease.

Well, narrowing of blood vessels can be caused by a pile of fat in the bloodstream that blocks its flow. The presence of soluble fiber content in pineapple, can  inhibit the absorption of fat in the blood. So that it can reduce the risk of narrowing of the arteries.

Prevents the growth of cancer cells
Do you know why meat is served with pineapple before it is processed? Yep, the function is to soften the meat, because the bromelin enzyme content in pineapple breaks down the meat protein, making it soft.

But you know what? Apparently this enzyme can inhibit the growth of cancer cells, you know! The enzyme is  able to destroy the growth of cells or tissue that is beyond the control of the body's systems, such as cancer cells.

So from now on, you should not underestimate the benefits of pineapple. You can consume it directly or be used as juice or even jam. But keep in mind, for rheumatic sufferers to consume this fruit too much, yes because in the digestive system fermented into alcohol, so that it can trigger gout.

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