5 THINGS THAT HAPPEN IF YOU DRINK TOO MUCH SODA
Soft drinks, often known as soda, have been around since
1798, when Joseph Priestley produced carbonated water, followed by pharmacists
inventing cola drinks in the 1800s. Since then, the manufacture of soda has
grown into a multibillion-dollar industry as people all over the world love
drinking it on a daily basis. In fact, many people openly admit to being soda
addicts.
According to studies, the average American consumes about 56
gallons of soda each year. Soft drinks are preferred by many individuals over
water. Although drinking one or two sodas each day does not always constitute a
health risk, doing so on a regular basis might lead to health issues.
If you consume soda on a regular basis, you should be aware
of the following five health risks:
1. Obesity - As soda use has grown over time, obesity has increased as well. According to studies, one out of every four Americans consumes at least 200 calories a day from soda. Surprisingly, 41% of youngsters between the ages of 2 and 11 consume at least one soda or surgery drink every day. For teenagers aged 12 to 17, the percentage rises to 62 percent. Furthermore, the average American eats 22 teaspoons of added sugar every day. That's about 400% of the daily dose recommended. Unfortunately, 17 teaspoons of sugar are included in just one 20 ounce bottle of soda. In reality, the average American consumes fifty gallons of sugar-sweetened soda every year.
You may be misled if you believe that
replacing sugary drinks with diet Coke would keep you from gaining weight.
Sugar replacements in sugar-free drinks sweeten beverage at 200 to 600 times
the sweetness of sugar, according to studies. Furthermore, according to a
research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society in 2015,
those who consume diet Coke accumulate roughly three times as much belly fat as
people who don't.
2. Vitamin Deficiency - Carbonated beverages were once thought to be healthful, but laboratory investigations have revealed that they contain phosphoric acid, which can deplete calcium. Soda has been linked to a reduction in vitamin D absorption. Carbonated beverages have been linked to bone thinning, osteoporosis, and hypertension.
Another reason soda affects calcium
and vitamin deficiencies is that it has taken the role of milk. Milk is
supplemented with vitamin D and calcium, both of which are essential for strong
bones and disease prevention. When soft drinks are substituted for milk, the
consequence might be detrimental to growth. It can deplete the calcium in
bones, which is essential to keep them strong and prevent fractures.
3. Dental Decay - Regularly drinking soda and diet soda can cause cavities due to the high sugar and fructose syrup content, but the strong acidity can also cause enamel erosion. Sugars in soda combine with microorganisms in your mouth to generate acid, according to research. As a result, the acid attacks your teeth, causing attrition. Additionally, both sugar-free and ordinary sodas contain acids, which can damage your teeth. Drinking soda on a frequent basis might cause your teeth to be constantly attacked.
4. Metabolic Syndrome - Drinking one can of soda has been related to an increased risk of metabolic syndrome, impaired sugar levels, increased waist size, high blood pressure, and higher cholesterol levels, all of which can raise the risk of heart attack, according to the US Framingham Heart Study. Furthermore, according to the US Nurses Health Study II, women who used one or more soft drinks per day had a higher chance of acquiring type 2 diabetes. In addition, both studies found that consuming one can of soda per day can contribute to the development of chronic cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure.
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5. Cancer — The presence of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, may be discovered in soft drinks and even the water we drink. However, the amounts of benzoic acid in soda are not as rigorously controlled as those in drinking water. When benzoic acid reacts with ascorbic acid and metals like iron or copper, benzene is produced. It can then trigger a chemical reaction, resulting in the cancer-causing compound Benzene.
Although the Food and Drug
Administration believes the quantities of benzene detected in soda have been
analyzed and are not reason for concern, many businesses may not commit the
time and resources to do so. As a result, most rigorous guidelines state that
you should not consume more than one can of soda a week.