We all
crave for a cold soda especially on a hot afternoon. But do you ever ask yourself
what that soda contains? Do you ever wonder what effects those ingredients
could have on your lovely body? Well, so you may just know, some sodas are just
as corrosive as battery acid! And just before you think that’s all, check out
the other effects soda can have on you. You might also be interested in
checking out these simple tips on how to lead a healthy lifestyle. First things
first, what are some of the effect s consumption of soda can have on your body?
Soda erodes
your tooth enamel
Many people
worry about the sugar contents of soda and just forget about its acidity. Studies
have however shown that the erosive potential of colas can be 10 times that of
fruit juices in just the first three minutes of drinking. And before you think
that non-colas are safer, you probably should know that despite them being less
acidic than colas they erode the teeth more effectively than colas. The most
erosive acid found in sodas is citric acid, predominantly used in the
manufacture of non-cola sodas.
Soda
leaches calcium from your bones
Did you
know that for every can of carbonated soda you drink, you decrease the amount
of oxygen in your blood by up to 25% for up to 3 hours? Our bodies require
calcium for proper bone health. Most sodas contain phosphoric acid or citric
acid. Increased levels of phosphoric acid in the blood cause calcium to be
leached from the bones resulting in osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition
whereby the bones become porous and brittle through the progressive loss of
minerals, mass and density. This may result in fractures of the hip, shoulders,
ankle, wrist, etc. Plenty of citric acid isn’t any better than phosphoric acid
either.
Soda causes
obesity
I don’t
mean to say that sodas are the main causes of obesity-genetics, exercise and
other factors come to play-but they are one of the leading cause. Nutritionists
have proven that soda which contains plenty of sugar adds calories without
making a person feel full. Actually, sweetened soft drinks contribute up to 10%
of the calories in the diet of people who regularly drink them. And did you
know that one 12-ounce soda typically contains 9 teaspoons of sugar and about
150 calories?
Soda increases
the risk of diabetes
“Soda doesn’t
cause diabetes and is safe to consume in unlimited quantities.”Well, that’s
essentially what the industry tells us. Sodas and other sweetened drinks are
often consumed quickly and in large quantities, causing spikes in blood glucose
and insulin. Also, their sugar content is usually absorbed rapidly. Many
studies have been conducted on the relationship between soda consumption and
diabetes, with alarming results to say the least. One such study presented at
the American Heart Association’s Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and
Prevention annual conference in San Francisco revealed that over the last
decade soda consumption has majorly contributed to 130 00 new cases of
diabetes. The research also revealed that soda consumption has conservatively
caused 14 000 new cases of heart diseases.
These are just
some effects soda consumption may have on you. There are many other effects.There are suggestions that one
can develop caffeine dependence as a result of drinking soda, kidney issues,
reproductive issues and also the association with asthma. Drinking diet soda may
also not be a good solution since you are still vulnerable to the acidic
affects of soda. How many sodas do you drink per day? 
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