khassandraThe Dangers of Softdrinks
May 6th 2011 16:36
Almost all of us love to drink softdrinks. It is a great thirst quencher. It satisfies our thirst. However, we also hear many times that softdrinks are not good for our body. Here are some of the reasons why.
We all know that one of the main contents of softdrinks is caffeine. Softdrinks contain lesser caffeine than energy drinks or coffee but this is still not an excuse to drink softdrinks in bigger amounts. Whether big content or small content, caffeine is still caffeine. This substance is an addictive agent. No wonder why as we drink more and more softdrinks, we tend to crave for it more. Caffeine in the body has temporary effects of body stimulation and increased heart rate which results to remove fatigue and gives mental alertness. However, according to www.emedexpert.com, high doses of caffeine in the body causes mild to life threatening health problems like irritability, insomnia, excessive urination, high blood pressure, irregular heart beat and many more.
Another dangerous effect of softdrinks is that it increases the insulin levels of the body which may cause life threatening diseases like diabetes, weight gain, obesity, high cholesterol level, among others.
The phosphoric acid contained in softdrinks may also result to bone breakdown and a possibility of increased risk of getting osteoporosis. This is because phosphorous when excreted in the body through urination takes calcium with it which decreases the calcium content of the body.
So, how many softdrinks have you had since this morning? Now that you know of its’ ill effects to the human body, maybe it’s better for you to evaluate your softdrinks intake now. An ounce of prevention is always better than a pound of cure.
We all know that one of the main contents of softdrinks is caffeine. Softdrinks contain lesser caffeine than energy drinks or coffee but this is still not an excuse to drink softdrinks in bigger amounts. Whether big content or small content, caffeine is still caffeine. This substance is an addictive agent. No wonder why as we drink more and more softdrinks, we tend to crave for it more. Caffeine in the body has temporary effects of body stimulation and increased heart rate which results to remove fatigue and gives mental alertness. However, according to www.emedexpert.com, high doses of caffeine in the body causes mild to life threatening health problems like irritability, insomnia, excessive urination, high blood pressure, irregular heart beat and many more.
Another dangerous effect of softdrinks is that it increases the insulin levels of the body which may cause life threatening diseases like diabetes, weight gain, obesity, high cholesterol level, among others.
The phosphoric acid contained in softdrinks may also result to bone breakdown and a possibility of increased risk of getting osteoporosis. This is because phosphorous when excreted in the body through urination takes calcium with it which decreases the calcium content of the body.
So, how many softdrinks have you had since this morning? Now that you know of its’ ill effects to the human body, maybe it’s better for you to evaluate your softdrinks intake now. An ounce of prevention is always better than a pound of cure.
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