Cold drinks literally steal calcium from your bones.
Dr. Archita Mahajan, nutrition dietitian, child care homeopathic pharmacist, trained yoga teacher, Padma Bhushan National Award nominee, and recipient of honors from the Punjab government, warns that people prone to fractures from even small bumps should check their cold drink habit. These beverages deplete bones of essential calcium, making them brittle. If someone loves fizzy drinks, ask about their bone pain—it reveals the damage. Carbonated and sugary sodas harm bone health through several mechanisms:
- Phosphoric Acid: Found in many colas, it disrupts calcium balance and leaches it from bones.
- Caffeine Content: Boosts calcium loss through urine in caffeinated varieties.
- High Sugar Levels: Triggers inflammation and oxidative stress, weakening bones over time.
- Excess Phosphorus: Promotes calcium excretion from the body.
- Bone Density Loss: Regular consumption can reduce bone density, raising osteoporosis risk.
