JAKARTA - Many people like soda and make it their favorite drink. This is because soda is a drink that has a sweet taste, has gone through the process of carbonation or mixing with high-pressure carbon dioxide which produces a fresh taste.
Regular soda is often chosen as a drink when the weather is hot, because of its freshness which is considered to relieve the throat. However, behind the freshness of soda, there is a serious health risk for the body, especially if consumed every day.
The health risks of drinking soda regularly every day are as follows, quoted from WebMD, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
1. Disrupt kidney function
Consuming too much soda containing phosphates and artificial sweeteners can lower kidney performance. For someone who consumes more than two glasses of soda every day can experience chronic kidney problems, because of the spike in blood sugar and increased blood pressure.
Consumption of soda can also make the kidneys work harder. If not controlled, then over time it can cause dehydration and kidney stones.
2. Triggers weight gain
One of the ingredients for making soda is high sugar, so that it tastes sweeter and refreshing. Therefore, consuming it every day can trigger weight gain which is certainly unhealthy.
3. Cause digestive problems
The habit of drinking soda can also cause problems with digestion, especially for those who already have stomach problems. This habit can cause bloating, and an increase in stomach acid if soda consumption is excessive.
4. Increase the risk of chronic disease
Consuming soda every day can increase the risk of developing chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. This is because soda contains high sugar, empty calories, phosphoric acid, and caffeine, which if consumed daily can have a negative impact on the body's organs.
5. Disrupting skin health
Skin health can also be disturbed by the habit of drinking soda every day. Starting from reducing skin elasticity and damaging collagen on the skin.
Skin problems like this can accelerate the appearance of early signs of aging, such as sagging skin and wrinkles. The contents in soda can also cause moderate to severe acne if consumed excessively.
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