People tend to drink soft drinks and sodas in summer to get relief from the heat. But do you know it can shoot up your blood pressure? Tap to find out!
Caffeine
Excessive caffeine in soft drinks can lead to high blood pressure. It disturbs metabolism and causes weight gain.
Excessive sugar
Soft drinks are packed with artificial sweeteners that disturb the body’s ability to regulate normal blood pressure.
Obesity and weight gain
Cold drinks are packed with artificial sweeteners, which increase sugar cravings. It leads to weight gain and obesity among most teenagers.
Risk of heart attacks
Drinking cold drinks every day increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes. It increases your heart rate and the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Is diet or sugar-free soda better?
No, diet cold drinks or colas are as same as regular ones. They have artificial sugars and an excessive amount of caffeine, which can cause high blood pressure.
Increased risk with every glass
Regular consumption of more than a glass of cold drink increases the risk of high blood pressure by 8%.
Information credits
As per a study in the National Library of Medicine, it was found that high consumption of soft drinks is linked to an increase in blood pressure.