This “poison” damages your bones – and you drink it every day!

Studies show that people who drink sugary drinks every day are more likely to gain weight and develop obesity than those who avoid them.

Impact on bone health

One common concern about soft drinks is the risk of bone weakening. Although phosphoric acid is thought to interfere with calcium metabolism, a direct link has not been proven.

 

 

The real problem is substitution: people often drink soda instead of calcium-rich drinks (like milk), which reduces calcium intake.

Adequate calcium intake can counteract the negative effects of caffeine and maintain healthy bones in the long term.

Carbonated waters  without sugar, phosphoric acid, or caffeine  (e.g., sparkling mineral water)  are not considered harmful  to bone health.

Blood sugar and diabetes risk

Sugary sodas cause rapid spikes in blood sugar and increase insulin resistance over time. Just one can of soda a day is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. According to one study, every additional 150 sugary calories consumed per day increases the risk of diabetes by 1.1%.