Written by Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated : June 12, 2017 11:51 AM IST
Who doesn't like carbonated beverages? These drinks cause a lot of harm besides quenching your thirst. Dr Suresh Ade, Internal Medicine Specialist, Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi sheds light on the harmful effects of aerated drinks on the body.
Carbonated beverages contain caffeine, which is a natural diuretic. When you drink it in excess, it makes you more thirsty and can also lead to dehydration.
People who consume fizzy drinks over plain water have a higher risk of developing diabetes, due to the excess amount of sugar present in soda.
Carbonated or aerated beverages are those drinks which are infused with carbon dioxide (empty calories and tasteless gas). Frequent soda drinkers are usually overweight and have poor metabolism.
The chemicals such as carbonic acid, phosphoric acid and citric acid can cause dental erosion and tooth decay. Excess of phosphoric acid in soda interferes with the body’s ability to process calcium, an important mineral for bone development and health, increasing your risk of osteoporosis.
Another old misconception. The problem in GERD is more than just the amount of acid. The amount of acid produced in a GERD sufferer's stomach is usually average, but the problem is the acid being in the wrong location. Instead of staying in the stomach, the acid moves into the oesophagus. The probable doubt would be about clinicians' medications' significance in reducing stomach acid if excess acid is not the problem.
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