A doctor has issued an urgent health warning for caffeine and sports drink lovers about secret toxins that can cause cancer and neurological problems.
Dr. Alessia Roehnelt, a board -certified endocrinologist in New Jersey, revealed the three most common drinks that can cause considerable damage to your body.
She noted that coffee, especially when they were made with disposable pods, could cause an accumulation of hormone-disrupting microplastics in the body.
In the meantime, sports drinks are also filled with tumor -inducing dyes that can paves the road for cancer.
Apart from this, the doctor also said that drinking caffeinated coffee or tea is also a risk to your health because of the chemical solvents used to remove the stimulating effects.
The warnings come when two in three American adults drink a form of coffee every day, according to the National Coffee Association.
Together with this drink more than 159 million Americans regularly tea, while one in four adults consumes sports and energy at least once a week in the US.
Below DailyMail.com reveals the three popular drinks that can cause long -term damage to your body, as noted by Dr. Roehnelt:
1. K-Cups
K-cups, made with a neat machine, are coffee beans or tea leaves sealed in a disposable pod, usually made of plastic.
The cup has a plastic ring covered with a foilop and the inside of the capsule is covered with a filter material to keep the coffee while brewing.
The use of a neat can lead to a downfall of microplastics in the liquid and raise the risk of chemical exposure with ‘every sip’
Although it is more convenient than the traditional coffee process, Dr. Roehnelt claims that this process can lead to a downfall of microplastics in the liquid and the risk of chemical exposure with ‘any sip’.
Micro and nanoplastics (MNPs) are small plastic much less than five millimeters long that can damage DNA and gather in vital organs.
Dr. Alessia Roehnelt, a board-certified endocrinologist and holistic wellness expert
Scientists believe that increasing consumption of microplastics through foods and beverages can cause inflammation and can lead to bowel cancer.
Moreover, a study in March 2025 also showed that microplastics and their related toxins accumulate in human brain and cause inflammation and brain lady, which can lead to dementia.
It revealed that about a tablespoon of microplastics and nanoplastics were discovered in the brain and levels were three to five times higher in people diagnosed with dementia.
MNPs are also linked to cell death, changes in intestinal microbiome, blood clots and an increased risk of heart attacks.
Instead of K-Cups, Dr. Roehnelt recommends using a French press or cooking place espresso machine, because neither of them needs the use of plastic cups to filter coffee beans in liquid.
2. Decaf coffee or tea
In recent years, Decaf drinks have become popular due to health problems and lifestyle preferences.
About 26 million Americans drink caffeine -free every day while the desire of people keeps rising for the taste of coffee without the stimulating effects of caffeine.
Dr. However, Roehnelt believes that Decaf may not be healthy because many are processed using chemical solvents.
Chemical solvents are usually used in the processing of various items, including soybeans, ice cream, instant noodles and palm oil to purify and pack their taste.
Methylene chloride that is used to cafe coffee can cause lung cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, brain cancer, leukemia
Typically the cactivination process for coffee beans includes the use of chemical solvents, mainly methylene chloride and ethylacetate, to remove the stimulating effects of the drink on the body.
But earlier research has shown that exposure to methylene chloride the risk of liver cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, brain cancer, leukemia, leukemia and neurotoxicity, liver damage and even death can increase in people in some cases.
In 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) forbade the most industrial use of methylene chloride after it has noted that at least 88 people have died of acute exposure to the solvent since 1980.
But despite his known dangers, it is still used to blanket coffee beans.
Although ethyl acetate is not fatal for people in small quantities, high levels of intake gastrointestinal irritation and possibly depression of the central nervous system can cause.
Depression of the central nervous system refers to a condition in which the activity of the brain and spinal cord slows down, which influences different physical functions such as heart rate and breathing – that occasionally damage vital organs.
Dr. Instead, Roehnelt recommends choosing herbal teas such as Mint or Kamille who naturally have no caffeine and therefore do not require cafeining processes.
The doctor also warned of drinking nergic drinks filled with electrolytes because they are ‘filled with artificial sweeteners, food paint and other chemicals’
3. Store-purchased electrolyte drinks
Finally, Dr. warned Roehnelt against drinking energy drinks with electrolyte, because they are ‘filled with artificial sweeteners, food paint and other chemicals’ such as Blue 2.
Blue 2 is a modified version of the natural indigo color and is used to give a blue color to a wide range of products, including sports drinks, fried products, grains, snacks, sweets, maraschino cherries, sausages, ice cream and sherbet.
Earlier studies have shown that consuming excessive amounts of blue 2 can increase the risk in itself developing tumors, in particular in the bladder and testes.
In addition, animal studies have also demonstrated connections between blue 2 and an increased risk of brain tumors.
It has also been associated with allergic reactions and hyperactivity in young children.
Since his appointment, human and health secretary Robert F Kennedy has made various efforts to ban the use of Red 3, Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 Food Dyes from all foods and drinks in the US.
The secretary also announced earlier this month that the American ice giants – including Nestle, Kraft Heinz and General Mills – have promised to remove artificial dyes from their products within the next three years.
As an alternative to energy drinks made from synthetic dyes, Dr. Roehnelt ahead of drinking a glass of water with a sprinkle Celtic salt and a lemon juice syringe.
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