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Too Much Cola Can Cause Muscle Problems

By HealthDay  news

Drinking too much cola can increase the risk of a muscle problem
called hypokalemia, experts warn.

 In people with hypokalemia, a drop in blood potassium levels
results in problems with vital muscle functions. Symptoms can range
from mild weakness to serious paralysis, say Greek researchers who
conducted a review of people who drank between two to nine liters
of cola a day.

"We are consuming more soft drinks than ever before, and a number
of health issues have already been identified including tooth
problems, bone demineralization and the development of metabolic
syndrome and diabetes," and there's increasing evidence that
excessive cola consumption leads to hypokalemia, Dr. Moses Elisaf,
of the University of Ioannina, said in the news release.
 
Elisaf said the three most common ingredients in cola -- glucose,
fructose and caffeine -- can contribute to hypokalemia. The case
studies are described in the June issue of the International
Journal of Clinical Practice.
 
The moral of the story is cut down or STOP drinking carbonated
beverages and drink more water! See the past newsletter on how
detrimental slight dehydration can be.
 
For More information:


The MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia has more about hypokalemia.
For the Full Article go to 
www.health.yahoo.com/news/healthday/toomuchcolacancausemuscleproblems.html

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