Half-litre bottle of soda contained 9 spoons of sugar that is actually much more dangerous than the common “home” sugar, because under the impact of carbon dioxide it is immediately absorbed into the blood stream
And if you think that the diet soda is the way out, you are greatly mistaken. The “diet” sweet beverages bring even much more harm to your organism.
Worst of all, soda consumption causes you to gain visceral fat, which gathers around your organs and increase your risk of heart disease.
2. Kidney diseases
The orthophosphoric acid takes away calcium from the bones, and it is partially removed with urine, but some amount of it remains in kidneys. That is why soda consumption is the sure way to get kidney stones.
3. Soda and osteoporosis
Cola soda contains both phosphoric acid and caffeine.
Research showed that the regular drinking of sweet sparkling water causes the significant reduction of density of bone tissue of pelvis joints. It is noticeable that women are more sensitive to the loss of the bone mass.
One more research showed that the regular consumption of 330ml of caffeine a day (that is approximately equal to four cups of coffee) leads to the loss of the bone mass.
It is considered that caffeine prevents the calcium absorption and leads to the loss of calcium through urine.
In other words, soda is literally washing calcium away from your bones. That is why is it strictly prohibited for people who suffer from osteoporosis, Crohn’s disease and those who are older than 50.
4. Teeth decay
Sweet soda drinks damage dental enamel. Apart from the high content of sugar, these beverages are also very high-acidy.
Unlike fruits and fruit juice, soda can reach beyond surface enamel and into your dentin and even corrode through composite filings.
It causes even more damage to the teeth of children, which are not fully developed and hardened.
5. Harm for liver
People who consume sugary drinks regularly, like 1 to 2 cans a day or more, have a 26% greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes than non soda drinkers.
If you have a soda habit that you just can’t seem to quit, try replacing the drink with healthier options like infused water, tea and fresh vegetable juice. You’ll have more energy and feel healthier after just a few days.
If you care for your health, you shouldn’t get addicted to soda beverages. Specialists also advise to drink a glass of milk per each can of soda to compensate the calcium loss.
