According to latest studies, most Americans love drinking soda more than other drinks. Americans consumed 15B Gals. of soda or an average of 12oz. can daily in 2000. If you search the net, you will see the destruction it will give your body but still, it seems these infos are not enough for you to avoid taking soda. It can cause so much damage even to your bones
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Here are some additional information which might finally open your eyes and stop drinking soda to save your health.
WEIGHT ISSUES
One of the main culprits in becoming obese is soda. A can of soda gives makes you gain 1 pound per month so imagine how many pounds you will gain if you drink soda everyday.
Don’t try to switch to diet sodas for it is as harmful as the regular soda. It is packed with artificial sweeteners that cause physiological and hormonal damages.
OSTEOPOROSIS
Cola soda contains phosphoric acid and caffeine.
According to the FRAMINGHAM OSTEOPOROSIS STUDY, regular consumption of soda causes a significant reduction of Bone Mineral Density (BMD) in the hips of their female subjects. This means being susceptible to bone loss compared to the male subjects.
When there is an excess amount of phosphorous in the body, this will prevent calcium absorption while the phosphoric acid leads to calcium leakage out of the bones. According to another study, 330mg. Of caffeine can lead to bone loss. Caffeine interferes with calcium absorption which leads to loss of calcium released through the urine.
When there is an excess amount of phosphorous in the body, this will prevent calcium absorption while the phosphoric acid leads to calcium leakage out of the bones. According to another study, 330mg. Of caffeine can lead to bone loss. Caffeine interferes with calcium absorption which leads to loss of calcium released through the urine.
KIDNEY STONES & CHRONIC KIDNEY FAILURE
Cola is well-known in affecting the urinary tract. This goes up to the extent of having the kidneys filled with stones. Consumption of 12 oz. Can of soda actually increase your risk of forming kidney stones by about 15%.
LIVER DAMAGE
The worst that can happen when you are fond of drinking soda is when it gets to your liver. Cola consumption increases your risk of acquiring cirrhosis.
TOOTH DECAY
Sodas damage the tooth enamel because it is highly acidic and the chemical composition will cause greater damage than candies.
***So now that you learned about the other harmful effects of drinking soda, don't you think it's high time you stop doing so?
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