Do Cold Drinks Make Your Bones Weak And Brittle?
Published 9 hours ago• 1 minute read
By Yashika Goel
07 Jun 2025, 19:30 IST
Love to drink diet coke everyday? But do you know that excessive consumption of soft drinks or colas can lower bone density? Tap to read its side effects!
Soft drinks are packed with phosphoric acid, which can reduce the body’s ability to absorb calcium from food.
Excessive caffeine in soft drinks can lead to bone thinning. It lowers the bone density and increases the risk of fractures.
Diet Coke is packed with artificial sweeteners that can reduce calcium absorption in the bones. It is acidic, which can make your bones brittle.
Regular consumption of cold drinks or sodas can cause fractures, bone thinning and an increased risk of osteoporosis in women.
No, diet cold drinks or colas are as same as regular ones. They have less sugar, but they are filled with an excessive amount of caffeine and phosphoric acid, which can damage your bones.
As per a study in the National Library of Medicine, it was found that high consumption of soft drinks is linked to an increased risk of fractures.
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