Obesity and diabetes are currently among the topmost subject
The World Health Organization is working on. A recent report
published by the WHO advises restricting the sale and advertising of soft
drinks. The authors of the report
assume that there is a relationship between the increase in diseases such as
obesity and diabetes with the aggressive marketing of soft drink companies. Coca-cola and
its components weaken bones and teeth, increase levels of diabetes and obesity,
which complicate circulation and heart problems, and can cause serious physical
problems, as well as psychological problems such as depression, eating disorders
and low self-esteem. In addition, Coca Cola is a contributing factor to gastritis
a disorder of the stomach.
Have you ever wondered why Coca-Cola makes you
happy? It's because it leaves you half-high and have you also ever thought
about what happens to your body after taking an ice-cold Coke? See here,
step-by-step, what happens after taking Coke.
After 10 minutes
The ten tablespoons of sugar contained in a glass of Coke
are a devastating blow to the body. However, after drinking a can of
Coca-Cola a person does not vomit immediately since phosphoric acid suppresses
the effect of the sugar helps to keep the drink.
After 20 minutes
There is an increase in insulin levels in the
bloodstream. Blood sugar also goes up dramatically. The liver transforms
all the sugar into fat.
After 40 minutes
The ingestion of caffeine has already been completed. The
pupils dilate. Blood pressure increases, as the liver releases more sugar
into the bloodstream. Adenosine receptors are blocked, thus reducing
drowsiness or fatigue.
After 45 minutes
The body increases the production of dopamine, a hormone or
a neurotransmitter that stimulates the pleasure center of the brain and that
has the same effect as heroin.
After 1 hour
Phosphoric acid binds calcium, magnesium, and zinc in the
gastrointestinal tract, thereby overfeeding the metabolism. Increases the
elimination of calcium through the urine.
After more than 1 hour
The diuretic effect of the drink is felt. The body
removes calcium, magnesium and zinc, components of the bones, as well as sodium
(Urine). At this time the person feels irritable or weak.
The ingredient in coke
The active ingredient in Coca-Cola is orthophosphoric
acid. Due to its high acidity, the tanks in which the concentrate is
transported must be resistant to highly corrosive materials. In general,
the composition of one of the most promoted products of the Coca-Cola company,
Coca-Cola Light without caffeine, leaves much to be desired.
This drink contains carbonated water, E150d, E952, E950,
E951, E338, E330, E211 and aromas.
Carbonated water is water with gas. It
causes gastric secretion, increases the acidity of the gastric juice and causes
flatulence. In addition, mineral water is not used, but filtered
conventional water.
E150d: is a food dye obtained by processing
sugar at certain temperatures, with or without the addition of chemical reagents. In
the case of Coca-Cola, ammonium sulfate is added.
E952: is sodium cyclamate, a substitute for
sugar. Cyclamate is a synthetic chemical with a taste 200 times sweeter
than sugar and used as an artificial sweetener. In 1969 it was banned
by the US Food and Drug Administration. (FDA), since this substance, like
saccharin and aspartame, caused cancer in the urinary bladder of rats. In
1975 it was also banned in Japan, South Korea and Singapore. In 1979 the
WHO (World Health Organization) again allowed the use of cyclamates.
E950: is acesulfame potassium, a compound 200
times sweeter than sugar containing methyl ether and can badly affect the
functioning of the cardiovascular system. It also contains aspartic acid,
a substance that can also excite the nervous system and over time can create
addiction. Acesulfame dissolves badly and it is not recommended that
children or pregnant women consume it.
E951: is aspartame, used as a
substitute for sugar in diabetic products. It is chemically unstable since
at elevated temperatures it decomposes into methanol and
phenylalanine. Methanol is very dangerous: between 5 and 10 milliliters
are enough to destroy the optic nerve and cause irreversible
blindness. When soft drinks are heated, aspartame is transformed into
formaldehyde, a potent carcinogen.
E338: is orthophosphoric acid. It can cause
irritation of the skin and eyes. It is used for the production of
phosphoric acid salts of ammonia, sodium, calcium, aluminum and also in organic
synthesis for the production of charcoal and film tapes, refractory materials,
ceramics, glass, fertilizers, synthetic detergents, and in the medical,
metallurgical, textile and petroleum industry.
E330: citric acid. It is widespread
in nature and is used in the pharmaceutical and food industry. Citric acid
salts (citrates) are used in the food industry and, in medicine, to preserve
blood.
E211: is sodium benzoate, used as an
antiseptic and antifungal agent in food products such as jams, juices and fruit
yogurts. It is not recommended to be consumed by asthmatics and people who
are sensitive to aspirin. A study conducted by Peter Piper, of the British
University of Sheffield, revealed that this compound causes significant damage
by deactivating DNA. This can lead to cirrhosis and degenerative diseases
such as Parkinson's.
Some facts about Coke
In many of the US states, the Highway Patrol carries 10
liters of Coca Cola in its car to remove the blood that remains on the
pavement, after an accident. You can put a steak of meat in a container
full of Coca Cola and it will disappear in two days. To clean a toilet,
you should just empty a can of Coca Cola into the cup and let it sit for an
hour, then flash.
The citric acid of Coca Cola removes stains from glassy
porcelain. To remove the chromium oxide stains from the bumpers of the
cars you have to rub with a piece of crumpled aluminum foil soaked in Coca Cola
and these will disappear when rubbed. To clean the corrosion on the
battery terminals of your car, put a can of Coca Cola on them and the bubbles
will take away the corrosion. To loosen an oxidized screw, apply a cloth
soaked with Coca Cola for several minutes and it will be ready to go out.
To remove grease stains on clothing, place the greased parts
inside the washer. Empty a can of Coca Cola on top, add the detergent and
wash the entire cycle.
The Coca Cola will release the grease stains. It also
serves to clean the windshield of your car when it gets dirty on the
road. The active ingredient in Coca Cola is phosphoric acid. Having
a PH of 2.8, this is enough to dissolve
a nail in 4 days.
Addictiveness
Cola drinks contain a 'potentially addictive' substance,
caffeine, extracted from cola nut, another ingredient in the famous
formula. This substance, consumed in moderate quantities (20 mg.) Is a
stimulant of the nervous system that produces pleasant sensations, but if
ingested in high quantities (400 to 600 mg.) It can cause insomnia, tachycardia,
headaches and even seizures, anxiety. A can of Coca Cola contains approximately
50 mg of caffeine, and if we take into account that generally a can "is
never enough" or if we take in more than one liter (which someone has
undoubtedly taken at some point), the ingestion of caffeine exceeds the limit
between pleasant and toxic, in addition to caffeine, if consumed cold,
accelerates its action.
Coca Cola also contains carbon dioxide, which, according to
AMEDEC, is an ingredient that causes "psychological addiction".
The characteristic color of Coca Cola is due to an additive
called e-150, this has been associated with vitamin B6 deficiency that is
important for the metabolization of proteins and blood health, its deficiency
can cause anemia, depression and other symptoms, in addition to generating
hyperactivity and low blood glucose levels.
Until recently, the Coca Cola company was one of the main
sugar consuming companies. Now, instead of using sugar as an ingredient of
its formula, is using high fructose, a syrup made from transgenic corn from The United States this occurs in countries that do not prohibit transgenic. This, in addition, is causing serious damage to the sugar industry, and particularly
to sugarcane farmers Yes, the soft drinks of the Coca Cola brand, like
many other products that use high fructose, contain transgenic.
To make matters worse, the sugars contained in the soft
drink gradually dissolve the enamel of the teeth, weakening them and producing
tooth decay. And not only that, the sugars that cannot be dissolved are
transformed into fat, giving as a possible consequence of overweight and even
problems of obesity.
Previously, diabetes was associated with adult patients, but
in recent times there has been an increase in cases of this disease in children
and adolescents with excess weight. There are currently 22 million
children under 5 years of age who are overweight. Diabetes is a disease
that mainly affects the eyes, kidneys, feet, and heart.
And for those who believe that this problem is solved by
taking "coca light", we have another news: there are studies that
indicate that the consumption of sugar substitutes, or synthetic sugar in large
quantities, causes brain damage, memory loss and other mental related problems
(according to AMEDEC). The substance that causes these conditions is
called aspartame and they argue that it could contribute to the development of
Alzheimer's. In addition, they pointed out that the chemical components of
"aspartame" have other serious consequences due to excessive
consumption, such as damage to the retina and nervous system.
You are already aware of some of the consequences that Coca
Cola can have on your health ... and that we do not know all the ingredients,
of the famous "secret formula".
Coca Cola was named one of the "10 worst
companies" in 1998 by Multinational Monitor for "filling American
children with sugar and soda water".
Does Coca Cola still seem harmless to you?
Phosphoric acid
Phosphoric acid is harmful to bone calcium and is one of the
biggest contributors to the increase in osteoporosis. To transport the
Coca Cola concentrate, commercial trucks must carry the "Hazardous
Material" card, reserved for highly corrosive materials. Coca Cola
distributors have been using it to clean their truck engines for close to 20
years.
According to the Mexican Association for Consumer Defense
Studies (AMEDEC), the consumption of soft drinks "constitutes the most
serious distortion of our eating habits." Cola drinks do not have any
nutritional value, they do not contain vitamins, proteins or minerals and they
do contain a large amount of sweeteners and additives such as preservatives and
dyes.
Some of its
ingredients can be harmful to your health. Among the 'known' ingredients
of the mysterious secret formula, Coca Cola is phosphoric acid, used as an
additive, which in addition to being one of the mechanics' favorite anticorrosive,
(used to clean engines, defenses, etc.), on your body causes bone
demineralization, this means that it does not allow the adequate absorption of
calcium in the body, weakening the bones and therefore increasing the
possibility of having fractures. In addition, the combination of this acid
with refined and fructose sugar hinders the absorption of iron, which can
generate anemia and greater ease in contracting infections, mainly in children,
the elderly and pregnant women.
