Harmful Effects of Aerated Drinks

Oct 17, 2023, 09:41 IST

Vaishali Mandloi

Aerated drinks are high in sugar and are very addictive. They release dopamine in the brain, making one feel good. However, they do not benefit the body in any way. Instead, they are quite harmful. Here are some reasons for quitting these drinks.

6. Blue-Black Pigmentation

 Exogenous ochronosis, a skin disorder causing blue-black pigmentation, can develop as a significant complication of excessive use of skin-bleaching creams containing hydroquinone.

Tooth Decay

The interaction of these drinks with calcium is bad, and so drinking lots of diet soda can harm your teeth.

Damage Kidneys

When you consume anything harmful, your kidneys are responsible for flushing it out of your body. Acidic drinks like Diet Coke can be harmful to your kidneys and lead to kidney stones.

Dehydration

Soft drinks contain caffeine and are dehydrating. They flush out water from your body without effectively replacing it.

Can Disrupt Sleep

The caffeine found in your soft drinks can interrupt your sleep and digestion.

Raises Obesity Risk

While you might enjoy guzzling these drinks, know that they can increase your weight drastically.

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