This “poison” is damaging 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
A common concern about soft drinks is the risk of bone damage. 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 water without sugar, phosphoric acid, or caffeine (such as sparkling water) is not considered harmful to bone health.

Risks for blood sugar and diabetes
Sugary-sweetened soft drinks cause rapid increases 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%.