Are dark sodas more likely to cause kidney stones than other sodas?

Question

Someone told me that he got a kidney stone infection as a result of drinking mostly dark colored soda.

Answer 1

yes, dark soda's generally contain caffiene where as lighter sodas such as seven-up and squirt do not contain caffiene. Caffeine is related to the formation of kidney stones since it is a diuretic and causes your kidneys to work harder. Also, many heavy caffeine drinkers substitute caffeine for adequate water intake and insufficient water intake is a major cause of kidney stones. Some sodas that are not dark do contain mass amounts of caffeine, though, so beware. Mountain Dew and even Sunkist Orange pop contain a lot of caffeine.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Dark sodas contain more phosphorus and calcium than lighter colored sodas. Calcium is one of the main ingredients of kidney stones. I'd actually be more concerned with your serum calcium level. Check with your MD first and avoid the sodas until you get your blood tested.

Answer 4

No that is just a myth the coloring in soda does not change chances/quantity of kidney stones.

Answer 5

I never knew that but my brother when he drink dark sodas he has them

Answer 6

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Answer 7

The fact that you said cola instead of soda will probably give me eye cancer before that even happens. What do I have to lose?

Answer 8

any type of soda can do it

Answer 9

I don't know ...I don't drink any kind of sodas.

Answer 10

noooooooo