Alternative Health Blog

The most popular soft drink in the world is cola, and some people like it so much that they drink gallons every day. According to The Week, Researchers in Greece have found that consuming huge amounts of cola can apparently cause hypokalemia, a dangerous deficiency of potassium that can lead to loss of muscle strength, hear palpitations, nausea, and hear porblems.

In one case, an Australian farmer who guzzled cola all day suddenly found he couldn't breathe and was rushed to the hospital; his lungs were paralyzed. When he stopped drinking cola, he made a full recovery. Two pregnant women who drank liters of cola every day also wound up in the hospital, suffering from muscle weakenss, appetite loss, and frequent vomiting.

The high levels of sugar in cola, as well as caffeine, can change blood chemistry in dangerous ways, researchers said. Because of "aggressive mass marketing and super-sizing of soft drinks," says Dr. Clifford Packer, "tens of millions" of people throughout the world now drink cola to the exclusion of all other beverages, including water.

Folks, you are interested in health if you're here, and if you're an AHJ subscriber you've seen our many articles on the dangers of soda. Be realistic, practice what's been preached, and take care of your health. These AHJ articles will also help:

• New Study Reveals Drinking Soda Boosts Risk of Kidney Disease
• Don't Drink It: Diet Soda Puts Your Health in Danger
• Soda Lovers: The List of Diseases Linked to Soft Drinks Continues to Grow
• Kick Your Soda or Coffee Habit with These Three Simple Steps

May you always be blessed with good health.