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Post by The Mayor on Feb 3, 2006 10:12:37 GMT -5
The danger of soft drinks Q: My husband and I don't drink soft drinks because we know that the sugar in it is bad for us, but we do drink quite a bit of seltzer water as an alternative. Lately though I've heard that carbonated water is bad for your bones - is this true? JVW: Carbonation is generally not the culprit when it comes to your bones. It's the phosphoric acid and caffeine in colas and other soft drinks that cause the body to secrete calcium, thereby weakening your bones. While carbonated water itself does not pose the same risks as soda, it can contain some ingredients that may surprise you. Some flavoured soda water contains sweeteners and many have added mineral salts to balance the ph. The primary mineral salt being sodium bicarbonate - making it higher in sodium than you might think. But for the most part, an occasional drink of carbonated water is not a problem, especially if it is a brand with no added ingredients. As with most things - moderation is key.
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