side effects of soda?

Question

I drink soda ALL the time. I drink them back to back and I have tried to stop, but of course I get a headache. I think i like the carbonation.but lately my stomach has been aching and my head hurts more than normal. i just feel different. What side effects can soda have on the body, inside and out besides weight gain?

Answer 1

Drink water! Chances are, you're dehydrated.

Are you drinking diet soda? Aspartame (an ingredient in many diet products) can cause the following:

Eye
blindness in one or both eyes
decreased vision and/or other eye problems such as: blurring, bright flashes, squiggly lines, tunnel vision, decreased night vision
pain in one or both eyes
decreased tears
trouble with contact lenses
bulging eyes

Ear
tinnitus - ringing or buzzing sound
severe intolerance of noise
marked hearing impairment

Neurologic
epileptic seizures
headaches, migraines and (some severe)
dizziness, unsteadiness, both
confusion, memory loss, both
severe drowsiness and sleepiness
paresthesia or numbness of the limbs
severe slurring of speech
severe hyperactivity and restless legs
atypical facial pain
severe tremors

Psychological/Psychiatric
severe depression
irritability
aggression
anxiety
personality changes
insomnia
phobias

Chest
palpitations, tachycardia
shortness of breath
recent high blood pressure

Gastrointestinal
nausea
diarrhea, sometimes with blood in stools
abdominal pain
pain when swallowing

Skin and Allergies
itching without a rash
lip and mouth reactions
hives
aggravated respiratory allergies such as asthma

Endocrine and Metabolic
loss of control of diabetes
menstrual changes
marked thinning or loss of hair
marked weight loss
gradual weight gain
aggravated low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
severe PMS

Other
frequency of voiding and burning during urination
excessive thirst, fluid retention, leg swelling, and bloating
increased susceptibility to infection

Additional Symptoms of Aspartame Toxicity include the most critical symptoms of all
death
irreversible brain damage
birth defects, including mental retardation
peptic ulcers
aspartame addiction and increased craving for sweets
hyperactivity in children
severe depression
aggressive behavior
suicidal tendencies

Aspartame may trigger, mimic, or cause the following illnesses:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Epstein-Barr
Post-Polio Syndrome
Lyme Disease
Grave’s Disease
Meniere’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease
ALS
Epilepsy
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
EMS
Hypothyroidism
Mercury sensitivity from Amalgam fillings
Fibromyalgia
Lupus
non-Hodgkins
Lymphoma
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

To answer this question one must look at the ingredients in most sodas, the regular soda not diet.For example, Coca Cola has carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, phosphoric acid and caffeine.
carbonated water-is dissolved carbon dioxide which if consumed in large amounts may cause low bone density and other things.high fructose corn syrup-is a form of sugar therefore if consumed in large amounts and not excercising can increase your calories.phosporic acid-is used for rust removal and can cause low bone density.Caffeine-can cause nervousness, irritability, anxiety, tremulousness, muscle twitching (hyperreflexia), insomnia, headaches, respiratory alkalosis and heart palpitations.Furthermore, caffeine can effect the gastrointestinal tract; things like ulcers, esophagitis and acid reflux.
Diet sodas contain aspartame, an artificial sweetner, in which scientists believe cause serious illnesses.
If you do drink soda all the time drink water afterwards and gradually drink less soda everyday then switch to drinking water you will see a big difference.Temporary headaches are normal once you stop drinking diet or sodas with caffeine

Answer 4

What I think is the issue as far as the headaches is that you are drinking soda with caffiene and when you stop you are putting your body into withdrawl from the caffiene. Ever been around one of those people that aren't human til their first cup of coffee in the morning? Same situation. Have you ever seen what cola can do to a car's paint job? Cola is like watered down pain remover. Major damage to your stomach. Lessen the amounts of soda that you drink gradually. If you like the carbonation then try different flavors of seltzer or carbonated water.

Answer 5

It eats away at the lining of your stomach just like it eats away at your teeth. Have you been to the dentist lately. Diet free is full of chemicals that are reported to do all sorts of bad things, and regular soda will keep you on a sugar high. Take Care. Try room temperature water with lemon.

Answer 6

You are probably experiencing withdrawal from caffeine. Slowly wean yourself off the soda by drinking a little less of it each day as opposed to going cold turkey.

Eating lots of fresh fruit will help with the sugar cravings, and drink plenty of water.

Consuming all that sugar can lead to Type II diabetes, the caffeine can lead to hypertension and anxiety, and also I understand that the diuretic effect of the caffeine can lead to decreased bone density due to the fact that you're basically peeing out essential minerals like calcium and phosphorus instead of absorbing them through your kidneys again.

Answer 7

Well if you are drinking soda with caffeine in it the caffeine can be doing a number on you. Some people develop allergies to it, so headaches could be common with that. Also the sugar if it isn't diet could mess with your stomach and teeth.

Answer 8

Tooth decay It has a high sugar content, which will turn into fat when not exercised away High caffeinated drinks, like soda and coffee keep you awake by making the heart beat faster But apart from that I don't care cus I love COKE AND PEPSI! :D

Answer 9

It is well known (but not widely publicized) that placing a human tooth in a bottle of (Coke, Pepsi, etc, pick your poison) will COMPLETELY DISSOLVE the tooth overnight. Now if the chemicals in soda can do that, imagine what they are doing to your insides, especially when you drink a lot of soda.

Answer 10

They are FULL of chemicals that cause sickness and all kinds of other problems.Don't ever drink diet soda,ever.Drink natural spring water,lots of it.Soda causes depression,migranes,makes you fat and gets you hooked on it,just like the food industry likes.