Athletes and especially those who aim for high performance they do not face only problems overtraining injuries. Energy drinks and gels
Έρευνα απέδειξε ότι ένα μεγάλο ποσοστό αθλητών καταστρέφει τα teeth του επειδή καταναλώνει συχνά ενεργειακά ποτά και τζελ καθώς και μπάρες ενέργειες, προϊόντα τα οποία σε αρκετές περιπτώσεις έχουν ζάχαρη.
Energy drinks and gels
The study published by Guardian performed on professional athletes participating in Olympic competitions. The research was conducted on swimming, cycling, rugby, rowing, football, etc. athletes.
The results of the present study, published in the British Dental Journal, showed that professional athletes had worse oral health than others despite their efforts to take care of their teeth.
Good oral hygiene habits
"The majority of athletes appeared to adopt good oral hygiene habits in that they brush their teeth twice a day, visit the dentist regularly, don't smoke and eat a generally balanced diet," says Dr. Julie Gallagher from the Eastman Dental Institute, University College London (UCL).
However, what seems to be burdening the health of the teeth and gums are the energy nevers, gels and energy bars that are commonly used not only before or during matches but also during training.
Unfortunately due to ignorance even many amateur athletes consume corresponding products in cases where they do not need it.
Sugar increases the risk of tooth decay
"The sugar in these products increases the risk of tooth decay and their acidity increases the risk of acetic acid erosion of the teeth," states Gallagher in her attempt to explain the reasons why so many problems are observed in athletes' teeth during check-ups.
What the data of 352 athletes showed
In the context of the research conducted by the University of London UCL (University College London), researchers analyzed data from 352 female and male athletes from 11 events.
It found that 94% of the athletes brushed their teeth twice a day, compared to 75% of the general population, while 44% of them flossed frequently, compared to 21% of the general population. At the same time, it was found that 87% of athletes frequently drank energy drinks, 59% consumed energy bars and 70% used energy gels.
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