Does drinking Coca-Cola cause osteoporosis?

Coke is a carbonated drink that is very popular among young people and children because drinking Coke can enhance the body's sense of excitement, especially drinking a glass of Coke after exercise, which makes people feel very refreshed. But everyone knows that cola is very harmful to human health. Drinking too much cola will not only affect people's stomach health, but also cause tartar on their teeth. But will drinking cola cause osteoporosis?

Generally speaking, for the sake of your own health, it is not recommended to drink cola. Not only cola, but all carbonated drinks should be consumed less. Drinking carbonated drinks frequently not only poses a risk of osteoporosis, but also increases the risk of developing other diseases, such as diabetes.

1. Bone loss

The human body's bone mass generally reaches its peak before the age of 35, and begins to lose bone mass after the age of 35. Generally speaking, women lose bone mass faster than men, and the older they get, the faster they lose bone mass. Although men do not lose bone mass as quickly as women, they can still suffer from osteoporosis. To prevent and treat the occurrence of osteoporosis. We should consume more calcium before the age of 35 to reach a higher peak calcium level.

After the age of 35, you should take precautions against bone loss by consuming more calcium-rich foods, such as milk, soy milk, sesame seeds, dried shrimps, seaweed, black fungus, kelp, black beans, etc., and exercising more. Exercise can stimulate skeletal muscle and promote bone formation.

2. Coca-cola increases the risk of osteoporosis

① Phosphoric acid

Carbonated drinks not only contain carbonic acid, but also a certain amount of phosphoric acid, which is the main cause of osteoporosis. Calcium is the main component of human bones. 99% of the calcium in the human body exists in the bones and teeth in the form of inorganic salts. If you drink carbonated beverages for a long time, you will take in too much phosphorus, which will exceed the body's metabolic capacity and hinder the absorption of calcium. It will eventually affect bone quality and increase the risk of osteoporosis.

② Obesity

If you drink carbonated drinks for a long time, their high energy value can easily lead to obesity, which is also related to osteoporosis. Obese people often have abnormal blood lipids, such as elevated total cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels. Studies have found that the higher the triglyceride level in the human body, the higher the fat level in the bones will be, the lower the bone density will be, and the risk of osteoporosis will increase.

3. Other disease risks

The "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents 2016" recommends an added sugar intake of 50 grams, and preferably less than 25 grams. About 330 ml of cola contains 33 grams of added sugar. In other words, every time we drink a can of Coke, our daily sugar intake far exceeds the recommended guidelines. Excessive consumption of sugar will lead to "obesity" as mentioned above.

According to a survey conducted in the UK, most obese people in the UK suffer from diabetes, and the causes of obesity and diabetes are closely related to carbohydrate drinks. Some people have even suggested that in order to reduce the incidence of obesity and diabetes, an obesity tax should be increased.

To sum up, not only cola, but any carbonated beverage, if consumed for a long time, will affect bone density. Of course, if you only drink it occasionally, then it won't be a big problem. The body has a certain tolerance. If you drink it for a long time, there will definitely be problems.

Therefore, in order to maintain health, the best drink choice is boiled water. Boiled water is clean and hygienic and does not increase energy intake. It is the best choice.