2007-01-09 18:57:53 · 6 answers · asked by HeadSlasher 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Yes, caffeine is a stimulant, and therefore does affect the heart, and can cause problems for people suffering from heart disease. Also, if you are overweight, diabetic, or have high blood pressure, you should stay away from cola.
2007-01-10 01:31:53 · answer #1 · answered by Mother of Three 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-20 01:19:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about the chemical reactions that take place, but I would say yes. The sugar plus caffeine content of a soda might stress the heart more than normally. Caffeine is a narcotic, addictive, in otherwords, plus it is a stimulant, making your hear rate speed up, nervous system speed up, etc. I would recommend for someone with heart disease to lay off of the soda.
2007-01-09 19:02:37 · answer #3 · answered by kaliroadrager 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The caffeine in most cola can speed up heart rate, I think, and it might also increase blood pressure. You'd better avoid it.
2007-01-09 19:01:08 · answer #4 · answered by drshorty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The caffeine, sugar and carbonation will definitely speed up your system and cause your blood pressure to go up.
2007-01-09 22:21:05 · answer #5 · answered by akkuchowdhury71 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about what's it doing to your stomach as well.Yuck
2007-01-09 19:02:13 · answer #6 · answered by Eat My Shorts 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋