What are other health effects causes by drinking Coca cola?
Since studies indicate “soda and sweetened drinks are the main source of calories in American diet”, most nutritionists advise that Coca-Cola and other soft drinks can be harmful if consumed excessively, particularly to young children whose soft drink consumption competes with, rather than complements, a balanced diet. Studies have shown that regular soft drink users have a lower intake of calcium, magnesium, ascorbic acid, riboflavin, and vitamin A. The drink has also aroused criticism for its use of caffeine, which can cause physical dependence. A link has been shown between long-term regular cola intake and osteoporosis in older women (but not men). This was thought to be due to the presence of phosphoric acid, and the risk was found to be same for caffeinated and non-caffeinated colas, as well as the same for diet and sugared colas. The use of Coca-Cola has also been associated with an increase of tumors in laboratory rats, based on research. A common criticism of Coke based on its
