well, Excessive intake of soft drinks such as Coca-Cola or Pepsi Cola can stimulate de-calcification in living organisms, according to physicians' reports and consumer watchdogs in Mexico.

Medical associations have been using the media, conferences, and workshops to raise public awareness about the side-effects of consuming a high quantity of soft drinks which, in Mexico, average some 160 litres a year per resident.

This consumption, according to figures from the non- governmental Mexican Association of Studies for Consumer Defence, represents annual sales of $ 11.8 billion for the transnationals Coca-Cola and PepsiCo.

Excessive consumption of soft drinks constitutes ''the gravest distortion of our eating habits,'' says the associatio. Besides, the ''zero proteins, vitamins and minerals'' contained in soft drinks can cause appetite loss and malnutrition.

Answered by Satya ~ , an ibibo Master, at 5:48 PM on September 01, 2008

hello anajana this topic has been raised my mnay at certain time claiming that pepsi contains insecticides and also soem harmfull pestcides which are harmfull for humans ...but instead of all these alos many drink pepsi ...as they left that issue long back

Answered by sanjay , an ibibo Guru, at 12:34 PM on August 25, 2008

most diet drinks contain aspartame, an artificial sweetner. It's toxic. (It converts into formadehyde in your brain!)

Answered by Sree Kutti , an ibibo Advisor, at 11:52 AM on August 22, 2008

well anjana,

Now a days cold drinks are favorite drinks for all classes of people in all countries (in the world). As a cricket fan or music lover, you may watch the advertisement of any cold drinks after each over or you may found that the concert or the world tour of your favorite singer is sponsored by any cold drinks company.

The huge investment by these companies in their advertisement only for your attraction and fact that the demand of these cold drinks is increasing day by day. So, we have to realize that how much these drinks are healthful for our body. Composition of

When you eat or drink, food or liquid touches your palate (say: pal-it) before you swallow. Your palate is also known as the roof of your mouth. You can feel your palate with your tongue.Some people call this a "brain freeze," even though nothing is really happening in the brain — it's all in the blood vessels of the head.

Because caffeine can pose health risks for people with certain medical conditions, beverages containing the additive should clearly list the amount they contain, a UF toxicologist recommends .These drinks are often marketed as enhancing performance and stimulating metabolism and are sometimes described as being "highly vitalizing"

Composition of Cold drinks:

When we open the cork, the gas which is come out is carbon dioxide (CO2). Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), Citric acid, Tartaric acid and other Chemicals are also present here:
The saccharine, Sorbitol, Manitol etc are used to increase the sweetness which are not hygienic.

Role of cold drinks in our body:

1. All gases are not come out when the cork is opened thus the harmful CO2 enter into the body when we take drinks. Excess amount of NaHCO3 goes to blood and creates systemic alkalosis which causes Kidney diseases, Anxiety, Disturbances in inhalation and other complexities.

2. NaHCO3 also increases blood pressure. For this reason hypertensive patient should not take cold drinks.

3. The cardiac patients who are suffering from Atherosclerosis, congestive heart failure and other cardiac diseases, They should not take cold drinks.

4. Cold drinks reduce the therapeutic action of drugs which are used in the treatment of Analgesic, Antiseptic, Tuberculosis,
'Malaria, Rheumatic arthritis etc.

5. The gas which is formed in stomach after taking cold drinks may causes vomiting.

6. The assumption- Cold drinks help in digestion after having meal is totally wrong.

7. There is no scientific evidence that cold drinks remove displayer or player's tiredness. Fact that it possesses only cooling property.

8. Due to lack of conception, we often take lemon or orange tasted cold drinks which decay the Enamel of our teeth.

"Daily use of even relatively low doses of caffeine (about 100 milligrams a day) results in physical dependence, with abstinence characterized by withdrawal symptoms such as headache, fatigue, depressed mood and difficulty concentrating," Researchers said. "People should then make informed decisions about their caffeine use. Obviously, knowing how much caffeine a given product contains is critical to making an informed decision about use".So Some carbonated sodas and energy drinks are loaded with caffeine and can give an unhealthy pick-me-up to unsuspecting consumers .

Fruit, yogurt, citric and soft drinks, may seem like harmless snacks and beverages, but improper consumption and overuse may lead to devastating and permanent damage to teeth.Sipping or holding acidic drinks in the mouth before swallowing increases the risk of erosion on dental enamel.

Many factors have been cited as contributors to the rise in obesity: a shift in American eating habits toward more fast food, increased consumption of soft drinks, decreased physical activity and increased inactivity.

Researcher

Answered by Priyanka C , an ibibo Master, at 10:45 PM on August 20, 2008

hello anjana

Excessive intake of soft drinks such as Coca-Cola or Pepsi Cola can stimulate de-calcification in living organisms, according to physicians' reports and consumer watchdogs in Mexico.

Medical associations have been using the media, conferences, and workshops to raise public awareness about the side-effects of consuming a high quantity of soft drinks which, in Mexico, average some 160 litres a year per resident.

SEVEN DANGERS OF COKE & PEPSI (SOFT DRINKS)

For those of you who LOVE Coke/Pepsi. Just when you thought you knew everything.

1) To clean a toilet:

Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl.
Let the "real thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean.
The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china.
No scrubbing, no sweat - guaranteed.

2) To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers:

Rub the bumper with a crumpled-up piece of aluminum foils dipped in Coca-Cola.
Much economical than the stuff from Smart Shop.

3) To clean corrosion from car battery terminals;

Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.

4) To loosen a rusted bolt;

Applying a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.

5) To remove grease from clothes;

fro more detail refer
http://in.rediff.com/busines s/1999/aug/25cola.htm

Answered by Saq , an ibibo Master, at 10:31 PM on August 20, 2008

it is not good to drink regularly.

Answered by Debashis , an ibibo Master, at 6:52 PM on August 20, 2008

Yes , Excessive intake of soft drinks such as Coca-Cola or Pepsi Cola can stimulate de-calcification in living organisms, according to physicians' reports and consumer watchdogs in Mexico.

All soft drinks contain substances that are harmful to living organisms, but ''caffeine and phosphates are what makes these beverages particularly unhealthy''.

Caffeine, in addition to ''creating an addiction'', affects blood pressure, speeds up the heartbeat and provokes cerebral stimulation, doctors say.

Answered by alok , an ibibo Master, at 5:20 PM on August 20, 2008

YES,Soft drinks have long been suspected of leading to lower calcium levels
and higher phosphate levels in the blood. When phosphate levels are high and
calcium levels are low, calcium is pulled out of the bones. The phosphate
content of soft drinks like Coca -Cola and Pepsi is very high, and they
contain virtually no calcium.Saccharin is a noncaloric petroleum derivative estimated to be three
hundred to five hundred times sweeter than sugarS It's used in diet soft
drinksS Studies done in the 1970s linked saccharin ingestion to bladder
cancer .Cola drinks can interact adversely with antacids, possibly causing
constipation, calcium loss, hypertension, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and
kidney damage.
SOURCE SITE :http://www.organicconsumers.o rg/school/cocacola021605.cfm

Answered by Sanya Tahir , an ibibo Master, at 5:01 PM on August 20, 2008

Excessive intake of soft drinks such as Coca-Cola or Pepsi can stimulate de-calcification in living organisms, according to physicians' reports .
Besides, the ''zero proteins, vitamins and minerals'' contained in soft drinks can cause appetite loss and malnutrition.
Caffeine is an addictive drug whose potency is increased when it is consumed cold, which explains why millions of people around the world 'can't live without' drinking two or three colas a day.
Carbonated gas, which gives cola its crisp texture and flavour and cuts its sweetness, ''is a source of psychological addiction,'' .
Caffeine contained in pepsi acts as a stimulant, and ''can cause tachycardia (abnormally fast heartbeat), insomnia, headache, gastric ulcer and anxiety,'' .

Answered by SESHAN , an ibibo Master, at 4:00 PM on August 20, 2008

Hello Anjana, drinking Pepsi or any other carbonated drink is ok but it is not good to drink regularly.

Answered by Vinay Kiran , an ibibo Specialist, at 3:56 PM on August 20, 2008