A friend of mine once told me that drinking too much cola will (in her words) "blow out your kidneys". I don't believe it. What do you think?
2006-07-15 20:24:46 · 13 answers · asked by February Rain 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Responder judy_r8 is not correct: most sodas have negligible quantities of salt, and none have very much. (Salt has nothing to do with carbonation.) The hazards which arise are:
- If the soda is naturally sweetened, it will have a lot of calories. If you have diabetes, watch out.
- If the soda is artificially sweetened, some sweeteners, in rare cases, affect kidneys.
- Colas contain caffeine. If you can drink coffee, you can drink colas.
Because of the above, sodas should be used in moderation.
2006-07-15 20:36:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know it doesn't hurt your kidneys. However it's really bad for your weight as each can contains over 100 calories. If you drink a lot of the stuff you can really pack on the pounds.
2006-07-15 20:31:13 · answer #2 · answered by Ellen J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cola is not good for health. It will not damage your kidney but it will be very bad for your health. Maybe mineral water or distilled water is a better choice.
2006-07-15 20:31:35 · answer #3 · answered by Bright 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sodium in the soda is bad for you and the carbonated water used to make sodas makes your bones soft over a period of time.
2006-07-15 20:31:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I drink about 10 cokes aday and my kidneys are fine
2006-07-16 02:29:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, soda has tons of salt in it disguised as carbonation. Salt can not only destroy your kidneys, but cause your liver to malfunction, raising your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. My doctor calls 2 litre coke a stroke in a bottle. sodium, caffeine, and sugar.
2006-07-15 20:30:05 · answer #6 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I am still alive.......My daily diet intake consits of coke or diet coke.
When younger my mother would tell us, if you drink all that pop and not water your will be on a dialouse machine........ NOT TRUE
She is a dietion and did not want us drinking so much pop.
2006-07-15 21:18:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is ..and more..
people are better off without carbonated drinks..
It also contributes to weight problem,even if you go for diet soda,you tend to eat more when drinking sodas while eating
2006-07-15 20:34:29 · answer #8 · answered by Ali 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soda isn't good for you, but I don't think it causes kidney disease or stones.
2006-07-15 20:27:19 · answer #9 · answered by MARIA K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too much can damage your kidneys, it can also weaken your bones and it can tear up your stomach lining and esophagus.
2006-07-15 20:33:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋