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November 13, 2006
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Shweta Gulati,
TV actor
I'm a cola fan. I survive on diet colas even though I know they are not good for health.
It's like smoking.
You know it's bad, but can't quit.
1. Can weaken bones
Aerated drinks leech calcium and magnesium from our bones, and reduce bone mineral density, over time. In the long run, these side effects can lead to osteoporosis. A study conducted by a team of experts at Tufts University, US, showed that colas are particularly harmful for women's bones.
2. Destroys the pH level
Human blood pH should be slightly alkaline. The carbonic acid in fizzy drinks upsets the pH balance of the body. "The body will try to compensate for acidic pH by using alkaline minerals. However, if the diet does not contain enough minerals — robbed by fizzy drinks — for compensation, a build up of acids in the cells will occur," says nutritionist Sheetal Bijlani. An acidic balance can decrease — the body's ability to absorb minerals and other nutrients, energy production in the cells,
ability to repair damaged cells, and the ability to detoxify heavy metals. It can cause tumour cells to thrive, and make it more susceptible to fatigue and illness.
3. Will leave you fat
Fizzy drinks contain high levels of sugar, which do not contribute any nutrition. "They are empty calories, which pile on and lead to fat
deposition. This, in turn, can lead to cardiovascular problems, and
obesity," says Sheetal. There is also concern about the high fructose corn syrup used in certain colas, because of possible links to obesity and diabetes.
4. Can cause diabetes
Long-term addiction to fizzy drinks can start a chain reaction of health problems. Sheetal points out, "Obesity, in turn, can lead to insular resistance, which can further cause Type 2 diabetes that bears a relation to lifestyle."
5. Can raise cancer risk
Having at least two sugared, carbonated drinks a day was linked to a 90% extra risk of pancreatic cancer, as compared to people who never drank them, in a study recently conducted by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Back home, a team from India's Tata Memorial Hospital found a link between a rise in consumption of fizzy drinks and some cancers of the gullet.
6. Can erode your teeth
Fizzy drinks are also believed to be the main cause for tooth erosion. It is said that if a tooth is left soaked in a cola overnight, it will disintegrate, and disappear without a trace by the following morning. A study in the British Dental Journal found a strong link between fizzy drink
consumption and tooth erosion, especially among teenagers.
November 13, 2006
Direct Link To The Article
Shweta Gulati, TV actor
I'm a cola fan. I survive on diet colas even though I know they are not good for health.
It's like smoking.
You know it's bad, but can't quit.
1. Can weaken bones
Aerated drinks leech calcium and magnesium from our bones, and reduce bone mineral density, over time. In the long run, these side effects can lead to osteoporosis. A study conducted by a team of experts at Tufts University, US, showed that colas are particularly harmful for women's bones.
2. Destroys the pH level
Human blood pH should be slightly alkaline. The carbonic acid in fizzy drinks upsets the pH balance of the body. "The body will try to compensate for acidic pH by using alkaline minerals. However, if the diet does not contain enough minerals — robbed by fizzy drinks — for compensation, a build up of acids in the cells will occur," says nutritionist Sheetal Bijlani. An acidic balance can decrease — the body's ability to absorb minerals and other nutrients, energy production in the cells,
ability to repair damaged cells, and the ability to detoxify heavy metals. It can cause tumour cells to thrive, and make it more susceptible to fatigue and illness.
3. Will leave you fat
Fizzy drinks contain high levels of sugar, which do not contribute any nutrition. "They are empty calories, which pile on and lead to fat
deposition. This, in turn, can lead to cardiovascular problems, and
obesity," says Sheetal. There is also concern about the high fructose corn syrup used in certain colas, because of possible links to obesity and diabetes.
4. Can cause diabetes
Long-term addiction to fizzy drinks can start a chain reaction of health problems. Sheetal points out, "Obesity, in turn, can lead to insular resistance, which can further cause Type 2 diabetes that bears a relation to lifestyle."
5. Can raise cancer risk
Having at least two sugared, carbonated drinks a day was linked to a 90% extra risk of pancreatic cancer, as compared to people who never drank them, in a study recently conducted by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Back home, a team from India's Tata Memorial Hospital found a link between a rise in consumption of fizzy drinks and some cancers of the gullet.
6. Can erode your teeth
Fizzy drinks are also believed to be the main cause for tooth erosion. It is said that if a tooth is left soaked in a cola overnight, it will disintegrate, and disappear without a trace by the following morning. A study in the British Dental Journal found a strong link between fizzy drink
consumption and tooth erosion, especially among teenagers.
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