A meal consisting of burgers and fries is never complete without soft
drinks. We never think of the ill-effects that these beverages have on
our health, when we gulp them in excess.
Evidence confirms that
soft drinks cause serious cell damage. Research from a British
university suggests a common preservative found in drinks such as
Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Fanta, Mrinda, Sprite, Due has the ability to switch
off vital parts of DNA, a problem more
usually associated with aging. This can eventually lead to cirrhosis of
the liver and degenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s.
There are following other factors that indicate why you should bring down the intake of soft drinks:
1. Dehydration
High levels of caffeine in soft drinks may lead to dehydration.
Caffeine is a natural diuretic and causes your body to excrete fluid
through urine. Since caffeinated soft drinks can make you need to use
the restroom frequently, do not consume them if you are exercising or if
you live in a hot climate. You may be more likely to suffer from
effects of dehydration, such as thirst and fatigue. Water has the
opposite effect. Drinking water keeps you fully hydrated so you can
drink it while working out or playing in the sun.
2. Tooth Decay
Soft drinks can contribute to tooth decay and dental cavities. Sugary
beverages coat your teeth, gums and tongue for hours after you drink
them. This effect breaks down enamel on your teeth, making them more
susceptible to rotting. Water does not contribute to dental decay. In
fact, water is fluoridated and actually helps strengthen your teeth.
3. Weakened Bones and Risk of Osteoporosis
Frequent consumption of soft drinks may also increase the risk of
osteoporosis, especially in people who drink soft drinks instead of
calcium-rich milk. Excess consumption of soft drinks in children poses a
significant risk factor for impaired calcification of growing bones.
4. Increased Blood Pressure
Experts believes that overconsumption of fructose, particularly in the
form of soft drinks, leads to an increase in blood pressure.
5. Kidney Problems
Some studies suggest that consumption of soft drinks also leads to the
development of Kidney problems like reduced kidney function and Kidney
stones.
6. Metabolic Syndrome
Soft drink consumption
is also a significant risk factor for developing of metabolic syndrome, a
combination of the symptoms such as high blood pressure, obesity, high
cholesterol, and insulin resistance.
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