Popular Drinks Quintuple THIS Deadly Risk
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted July 14, 2025
We all know that sugary drinks aren’t good for our teeth.
But new research reveals a far more sinister link between sweetened beverages and oral health.
Your soda habit could be putting you at risk for something far worse than cavities…
Research published in JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery has uncovered a shocking link between sugary beverages and oral cancer.
The study analyzed the diets of 162,602 women over a 30-year period. The results?
Women who drank one or more sugary drinks daily were nearly five times more likely to develop oral cancer compared to those who drank less than one per month.
That’s especially troubling because oral cavity cancer (OCC) rates are mysteriously rising in people without the traditional risk factors.
You see, typically oral cancer is associated with tobacco use, heavy alcohol consumption, and HPV infection. But now we’re seeing far more cases in non-smokers and younger people—and sugary drinks might be a key piece of this puzzling trend.
Why would they increase cancer risk? Researchers believe several things could be behind the rise:
- High sugar content may trigger inflammation in the mouth that promotes cancer growth.
- Frequent exposure to sugar can damage the protective lining of the mouth, making it more vulnerable to cancerous changes.
- Acids in many sugary drinks could cause cellular damage setting the stage for cancer.
This study adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that eating sugar can harm your health in various ways beyond the well-known risks of obesity and diabetes.
The good news is that slashing your risk could be as simple as changing what you drink. Here are a few practical substitutions for your favorite sugary drink:
- Replace sugary beverages with water, coffee, or unsweetened tea.
- If you crave sweetness, try infusing water with fresh fruit for a natural flavor boost.
- Beware of hidden sugars in sports drinks, fruit juices, and flavored coffees.
While this research focused on women, there’s no reason to believe men are immune to these effects. These findings serve as yet another good reason for all of us to ditch the sugary drinks.
P.S. Sugary drinks fuel a global health crisis!
Source:
Gomez-Castillo L, Cushing-Haugen KL, Useche M, et al. High Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake and Oral Cavity Cancer in Smoking and Nonsmoking Women. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025;151(5):450–457. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.5252
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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