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According to statistical data, soda is now consumed more commonly than ever before, accounting for over a quarter of all possible drinks sold in the U.S. Namely, only in 2000, over 15 billion gallons were sold, meaning that each woman, man or a child drank around 12-ounce can on a daily basis.
However, the worst thing about it all is that these cans of soda are a source of numerous health conditions, and should be avoided at any cost. These are their effects on your health and body:
Heartburn and acid reflux
The excess consumption of soda leads to heartburn, as it, just like numerous other carbonated drinks, is extremely acidic. Moreover, they bring large amounts of carbon dioxide, which leads to distension of your stomach, and it is linked to more reflux.
Diabetes
As soda drinks lead to weight gain, they are related to diabetes as well. Moreover, their consumption stresses the ability of the body to process sugar. It is even suspected that this is the explanation why the number of patients suffering from type 2 diabetes in the United States has tripled from 6.6 million to 20.8 million in three decades.
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