Please readers, i want you all to bear in mind that this article is not to tarnish or condemn any particular brand in the market out there but just or us to see some of the ingredients in this not so soft drinks. They are called soft in contrast to the high alcoholic drinks.
Now lets talk about the ingredients in this carbonated drinks.
- Acids
- B Vitamins
- Caffeine
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- Colours
- Electrolytes
- Flavourings
- Fruit/Fruit Juice
- Glucuronolactone (D-Glucuronic-gamma-lactone)
- Inositol
- Intense sweeteners
- L-Carnitine
- Maltodextrin
- Preservatives
- Sugars (sucrose, glucose and fructose)
- Taurine
- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
- Water
- and pesticide in India.
To read more about these ingredients here
On this post, we will focus more on the harm this ingredients are causing the general public and we will concentrate more on the harmful ones.
1. Carbon dioxide Co2.
Our system fights so hard to eliminate Carbon dioxides from our lungs but we take it back in through the consuption of carbonated drinks. How can we be taking in such waste product. The harmful part is that alot of people are addicted to this drinks.
this carbond dioxide can cause several cell damage in our body. the dead cells further increases acidity of the body which can lead to cancers of various kinds. Drinking too much of carbonated drinks can cause carbon poisoning which can lead to death.
2. Caffeine.
everyone know that this is an addictive and dangerous drug. Caffeine is added to soft drinks to increase the flavour of the soda in the drink. Many manufacturers also add caffeine to make it addictive to the consumers. If you are not addicted why will you want to buy again next time.
Caffeine can have both positive and negative effect on the health of the consumer depending upon the amount of consumption per day. Though it may stimulate the intellect and drive away fatigue and sleep for a short time, it is linked to anxiety, sleep disorders and increase of toxins in body when consumed in surplus. Caffeine is known to increase the risk of bladder and stomach cancer, high blood pressure and diabetes. If consumed during pregnancy, it may cause birth defects in babies.
3. High acidity.
phosphoric, fumaric, gluconic, acetic, tartaric, and citric acids to give it the sting which is craved by many consumers. The acids also make the soft drink sweet and act as a preservative. Human teeth can be damaged by soft drinks as much as it is damaged by battery acid. Continuous exposure to the acids can erode tooth enamel causing cavities and tooth decay.
Phosphoric acid is harmful to bones and teeth because it weakens the body’s ability to utilize calcium. It causes indigestion due to neutralization of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. The acidic environment of the body allows diseases to increase. Adding fuel to the fire, the acids damage and burn the internal organs it comes in contact with. The acidic blood leads to various illnesses like headaches, inflammatory diseases, decreased immunity and many more. The cells mutate and become malignant to survive in order to adapt to the dangerous environment, causing cancer.
4. Artificial Flavors and Coloring.
Aspartame, an artificial sweetener used in manufacture of cold drinks is a highly carcinogenic product with lot of additional ill effects on health. Some manufacturers use High-Fructose Corn Syrup which is again a dangerous product with inclination to increase the risk of metabolic syndrome, diabetes and cardiovascular problems. Diet soft drinks contain saccharin which is banned in many nations due to its harmful health effects. Tartrazine, carmoisine and brilliant blue are the colors that have adverse effects on the body, yet it is banned only in few countries. The caramel coloring is obtained by almost burning sugar which turns it into a highly carcinogenic ingredient
5. Sugar.
Ranks topmost among the harmful ingredients found in cold drinks. Many may wonder, what is so harmful about sugar which we consume every day. A bottle of soft drink contains very high content of sugar which is tolerated due to the presence of Phosphoric Acid. The insulin burst followed by high intake of sugar causes high absorption of caffeine, rise in blood pressure, and increases sugar level in blood. It is also known to cause rise in Dopamine causing sense of pleasure and hence craving for more deathly liquid. Last but not the least, sugar adds calories to the diet causing obesity issues.
Now you have the information. the choice is all yours to continue consuming these life threatening drinks or save yourself. Energy drinks are not left out on this.
