Researchers at Harvard University found that daily consumption of drinks with a high sugar content increases the likelihood of suffering a heart attack by 20%.
This risk increases with the amount of sweet drinks consumed daily.
Triglycerides
Even if the person does not gain weight, soft drinks can be harmful to cardiovascular health, especially for women.
Women who consume sugary drinks are more likely to develop high triglyceride levels.
Cavities
The sugar contained in soft drinks makes any consumer a perfect target for tooth decay.
Kidney stones
Most soft drinks contain oxalate, which can cause problems such as kidney stones.
Insomnia
Soft drinks can also cause sleep disorders, such as insomnia, because they contain substances that stimulate the nervous system.
Gastritis
The high concentration of sugar, additives and acidic pH can cause digestive disorders, such as gastritis.
