Too Much Cola Can Cause Kidney Problems

[MuQadas]

Published: January 22, 2008
THE FACTS


Leif Parsons
It is well known that too much soda can increase the risk of diabetes and obesity. But when it comes to kidney problems, is there a difference between colas and other kinds of soda?

Colas contain high levels of phosphoric acid, which has been linked to kidney stones and other renal problems.

Much of this conclusion stems from anecdotal and circumstantial evidence. So last year, a team of scientists at the National Institutes of Health took a closer look.



But drinking two or more noncola carbonated drinks a day, they found, did not increase the risk.



THE BOTTOM LINE

There is good evidence that cola beverages can increase the risk of kidney problems, more so than noncola sodas.

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Re: Too Much Cola Can Cause Kidney Problems

good information...

[Muhammad Ali Jawad]

Re: Too Much Cola Can Cause Kidney Problems

Very informative. I think we should prefer juice instead of cola.