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- In this context, Släcka serves as an example of beverage formulation developed in response to current nutritional standards and a growing awareness of the long-term effects of excessive sugar consumption.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that on average, adults and children in the United States consume 150 calories per day from sugary drinks, representing 6 to 12 percent of total caloric intake.
- It contains zero sugar and just five calories per can, with ingredients such as paraxanthine, a caffeine metabolite promoting focus without overstimulation, 5-HTP to support appetite balance, and electrolytes, addressing consumer demand for alternatives.
David S Allred, CEO and Founder of Släcka, expresses his concern toward a rapidly increasing number of health issues relating to sugar-enriched drinks. One cause for alarm is a 2024 analysis published in Nature Medicine that found sugary concoctions were responsible for approximately 9.8 percent of new type 2 diabetes cases and 3.1 percent of cardiovascular disease cases worldwide in 2020.
He points out that this pattern is most noticeable during the mid-afternoon period, often referred to as the “3 p.m. slump,” when energy diminishes and cravings are at their peak. This cycle, he explains, reinforces dependence on high-sugar beverages that disrupt satiety and insulin sensitivity.
In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that on average, adults and children in the United States consume 150 calories per day from sugary drinks, representing 6 to 12 percent of total caloric intake. Meanwhile, a meta-analysis of 11 cohort studies involving more than 310,000 participants identified a 26 percent higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes among those consuming one to two servings daily. Aside from these concerns, overindulging in sugar has been linke liver inflammation, increased uric acid levels, and oral health deterioration.
For this reason, David created Släcka. It contains zero sugar and just five calories per can, with ingredients such as paraxanthine, a caffeine metabolite promoting focus without overstimulation, 5-HTP to support appetite balance, and electrolytes, addressing consumer demand for alternatives. It also includes a no calorie natural sweetener derived from fermented rice to counter urges that typically occur in that between meal time frame.
Sugar-sweetened refreshments remain a significant contributor to preventable health problems. The available research consistently points to an excessive ingestion of sugar contributing toe rapid rise of metabolic, cardiac, and vascular conditions. In this context, Släcka serves as an example of beverage formulation developed in response to current nutritional standards and a growing awareness of the long-term effects of excessive sugar consumption.
