15 Facts About Soda That Will Make You Pour It Down the Drain

by N/A, 8 years ago | 2 min read

It's time to give it up for good.

1. The phosphoric acids in soda can affect the strength of your bones.

2. Some citrus sodas contain dangerous chemicals.

BVO, a preservative and flame-retardant for plastic, has been found in some citrus soda and is linked to nerve damage and memory loss.

3. Drinking one soda every day can increase your risk of type 1 diabetes.

4. Some dyes in sodas have been linked to cancer.

5. Most soda are made using high fructose corn syrup.

6. The caffeine in soda can cause heart palpitations and incontinence.

7. They can increase your blood pressure and risk of stroke and heart disease.

8. They can cause weight gain.

9. This is what happens when you boil soda.

10. Drinking more than a half liter a day has been linked to asthma and other breathing conditions.

11. Drinking one soda every day increases your chances of having a heart attack by 20 percent.

12. The aspartame in soda has been linked to cancer, mood disorders and migraines.

13. It affects your metabolism and makes it harder to burn fat and lose weight.

14. The average can contains 10 teaspoons of sugar.

15. The acids in soda are known to lead to tooth decay.