Almost all of us are crazy about softdrinks and colas, but little do we realise the risk we are putting our bodies into. The name ‘softdrink’ is a misnomer, because they are not soft on your bodies. Take a look to know what exactly happens in your body when you drink a can of ‘oh-so-tasty’ coke and pepsi.
- Just after 10 minutes of drinking, your body is hit with 10 teaspoons of sugar. But you don’t immediately vomit from the extra sugar because phosphoric acid cuts the flavor allowing you to keep it down.
- After 20 minutes, your blood sugar level spikes, causing an insulin burst. But your liver responds to this by turning any sugar into fat.
- After 40 minutes, caffeine is fully absorbed by your body. Your pupils dialate and your blood pressure rises.
- After 45 minutes, your body ups your dopamine production stimulating the pleasure centers of your brain. This works the same way as heroin does.
- After some time, the caffeine’s diuretic properties show effects and you will have to visit a loo. And this will evacuate the essential calcium, magnesium, zinc, sodium, electrolyte and water.
- And at last, your body will experience a sugar crash. You become irritable and sluggish. Valuable nutrients from your body that could be used for hydrating your system or building strong bones and teeth are drained from your body.
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