Daily Serving of Soda Increases Aggressive Prostate Cancer Risk by 40%

Soda is quite possibly the most vilified food/beverage on the market, and for good reason. The beverage offers zero nutritional value, all while increasing the risk of countless diseases. But even with everything we know as a society, soda sales continue upward, and so do the number of studies showcasing the negative effects of the popular drink. According to one recent study, consuming about 1 soda per day increases a man’s risk of prostate cancer by 40% compared to someone who never touches the beverage.

The Swedish study, coming from Lund University and recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, focused on the associations between carbohydrates and their food sources in regards to prostate cancer risk. The researchers followed 8,128 men ages 45-73 for an average of 15 years. All were reported to be in good health. >

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Does Soda Cause Cancer?

You already know that you shouldn’t glug soda by the gallons. But here’s a new concern you probably didn’t think of: the caramel coloring they’re made with—the stuff that turns regular and diet sodas that characteristic shade of brown—contains potential cancer-causing compounds, according to new research by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).

Drinking This "Popular Poison" is Worse than Smoking

By Dr. Mercola

Soda, which is loaded with sugar primarily in the form of high fructose corn syrup, is a leading contributor to the rising rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other chronic diseases facing Americans. >

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