Soda May Be Hazardous to Your Sperm
California’s Soda Warning Label Bill, SB 1000 (Monning), will make U.S. history if it passes. The warning label, which was designed by a panel of nationally-recognized public health experts, actually understates the risks associated with drinking sugary beverages. If SB 1000 passes, the label will read:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA SAFETY WARNING: Drinking beverages with added sugar(s) contributes to obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay.
I am a firm supporter of SB 1000 and thrilled that some of California’s newspapersare understanding how vitally important this bill is. In addition to the issues of obesity, diabetes and tooth decay, which SB 1000 warns us about, there is strong scientific evidence linking sugary beverage consumption to heart attacks, high blood pressure, strokes, cancer and fatty liver disease. Now, a new health concern has been linked to sugary drinks.