Soft drinks! Could they harm you?

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The variety of drinks in question refers to those that a person most frequently consumes when setting on a strenuous journey, or even a shopping tour, which is to last all day long for sure. And, having in mind birthday parties of our little adorable ones, then this variety of drinks is absolutely a must. In terms of statistics, soft drinks have taken the world by storm, especially in the last two decades or so. Out of this reason, day in and day out, the beverages market is more and more jammed with new varieties, new brands and this trend is not planning on taking it slow, at least not in the nearest of futures. Furthermore, what also contributes to their popularity and need for them is the fact that they are extremely easily acquired, since there is not a single store that does not offer them in one way or another. To many people today, these are the one and only substitute for water when it comes to quenching one’s thirst quickly.Body and soft drinks

Even though this variety of beverages is present in our everyday lives, its potential negative consequences and side effects are yet to be investigated fully and completely, discovered and recorded. Due to the lack of scientific evidence, the concern for their overall benefits or downsides has been given quite a lot of attention. The prevailing reason is that those varieties of soft beverages that contain carbon have been directly connected to certain pretty unwanted ill effects. Just about any serving of soda, which is sweetened and carbonated (amount 12 oz), is known to contain no less than 150 calories and sugar in the amount that coincides with as much as 10 teaspoons of sugar. This is, by no means, something that can be disregarded. As a matter of fact, such ill effecting substances are regarded as one of the predominant reasons behind the obesity, particularly in children. Additionally, another evident side effect is that they have the tendency to cut down on the milk that has been drunk by a child. Direct result of this is the reduction in consummation of one of the essential calcium sources.

Downsides

What research studies conducted so far revealed is that, in case a person drinks at least one (or more than one) soft drink in the course of the day, it can lead to the development of various hearth related problems such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, tooth decay, osteoporosis, nutritional deficiencies and last but not the least, various neurological disorders.