Carbonated soft drinks: No different from cleaning chemicals
Carbonated soft drinks are a popular beverage. However, if consumed frequently and over a long period of time, carbonated soft drinks can have negative effects on development and health.
Here are some examples to talk about the scary "effects" of carbonated soft drinks - It is not only a refreshing drink but also a toxic medicine when we accumulate and absorb it into our bodies every day.
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Have you ever tried putting a piece of steak in a bowl of Coca Cola? If not, you will be surprised because it will disappear after 2 days, without being eaten by mice or any other animals.
If you run out of toilet cleaner, try pouring a can of Coca Cola into it and let it sit for an hour, then flush. You will be amazed at how bright the toilet is as new. The reason is that the citric acid in Coca Cola cleans all the stains on the porcelain toilet.
Another example, if you want to remove grease from clothes, pour a can of Coke on a greasy spot, add detergent, and run the washing machine as usual. It will help remove the grease stains.
In many states in the US, highway patrol officers always have 2 gallons of Coca Cola in their trucks to clean up blood on the highway after a car accident.
Even scarier, if you put a bone in a bowl of Coca Cola, the bone will disintegrate in two days.
So with such scary effects of Coca Cola, or any soft drink in general. Have you ever asked yourself, if it enters your body, how will carbonated soft drinks "help" you harm your body?
The following horrifying truth about the destruction of soft drinks to health will give you more motivation to give up soft drinks.
Normally, carbonated soft drinks contain acids such as malic, tartaric, citric, phosphoric... plus sugar. These are agents that destroy tooth enamel and have a negative impact on the stomach. Currently, many types of carbonated soft drinks contain phosphoric, which when absorbed into the body will reduce calcium in the bones, causing osteoporosis over time; bones will become porous and brittle... People who drink too much soft drinks (2 cans per day) are at high risk of the following diseases:
Carcinogenic
Carbonated soft drinks contain carcinogens such as methylmadizole. According to scientists, the sugar in these drinks releases insulin, a substance that feeds tumors.
Isabel Drake, a researcher at Lund University (Sweden) also said that people who drink a lot of carbonated soft drinks will have a 40% higher risk of prostate cancer than normal.
According to a new study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention (USA), postmenopausal women who are addicted to sweet drinks have a higher risk of developing a type of uterine cancer, called estrogen-dependent type 1 endometrial cancer.
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Memory loss
Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is added to most carbonated soft drinks to prevent the flavor from fading. However, this preservative has harmful side effects on mental health. It negatively affects brain function, causing memory loss, neurological disorders and other potential health risks.
Many acids are harmful.
The acids in soft drinks are harmful to your health and beauty. These acids make our skin lose its smoothness, cause heartburn and increase the risk of osteoporosis. Drinking soft drinks on an empty stomach will disrupt the acid-alkaline balance of the digestive system.
Makes fat
One of the shocking facts about soft drinks is that they cause obesity. A study by Danish scientists found that drinking soft drinks every day increases different types of fat in the body. Soft drinks even increase cholesterol. Not only regular soft drinks but also diet soft drinks can increase waist circumference and weight gain. The sweeteners in diet soft drinks increase blood sugar levels, which leads to weight gain.
Increased risk of kidney stones
Soft drinks contain phosphates, which have been identified as contributing to kidney stones. A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology also found that drinking two or more cans of soft drinks a day doubles the risk of kidney disease.
“In canned soft drinks, manufacturers use fructose - also known as fruit sugar - to create sweetness. However, fructose increases the sensitivity of the kidneys to angiotensin II, a protein that regulates salt balance.” This means that salt is reabsorbed into the kidneys, leading to diabetes, obesity, kidney failure, high blood pressure
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With such harmful effects of soft drinks, would you choose a glass of water or still choose a glass of water? |
Damage the digestive system
Drinking soft drinks every day will also damage your digestive system. Soft drinks contain many additives, chemicals and preservatives that damage the surface of the intestines and stomach. Daily consumption of this acidic beverage can also create a prolonged acidic environment and lead to damage to the stomach lining.
Causes diabetes
Soft drinks put us at high risk of diabetes.
A study by Danish scientists also found signs that soft drinks put us at a higher risk of diabetes. Drinking soda every day for 6 months will lead to the accumulation of excess fat around the liver and skeletal muscles. This can lead to the risk of insulin resistance in the body and lead to a higher risk of diabetes than normal.
Uterine cancer
According to a new study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention (USA), postmenopausal women who are addicted to sweet drinks have a higher risk of developing a type of uterine cancer, called estrogen-dependent type 1 endometrial cancer.
Obesity is a risk factor for cancer, and women who consume a lot of sugary drinks contribute to obesity, which in turn increases their risk of developing cancer, researchers explain.
According to Phunutoday