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Update Date: 2009/05/21 04:09 [Compiled by Guan Shuoping / Comprehensive Report]
Regular cola drinkers, beware. According to a research report published in the June issue of the *International Journal of Clinical Practice*, drinking too much cola can affect musculoskeletal health, leading to various diseases, and in severe cases, even paralysis.
**Causes Hypokalemia and Loss of Musculoskeletal Tissue**
Dr. Elisaf from the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Ioannina in Greece stated that people today are consuming increasing amounts of cola, and several related health issues have already been identified, such as dental problems, bone mineral loss, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes. Growing evidence suggests that excessive cola consumption can lead to hypokalemia, impairing vital muscle functions, with effects ranging from mild symptoms to severe paralysis.
Elisaf’s study examined individuals who drank between two to nine liters of cola per day, including two pregnant women. One was a 21-year-old woman who sought medical attention due to fatigue, loss of appetite, and persistent vomiting. An electrocardiogram revealed cardiovascular blockages, and blood tests showed critically low potassium levels. She consumed up to three liters of cola daily. The second woman experienced worsening muscle weakness and was also found to have hypokalemia. In the ten months before seeking treatment, she drank up to seven liters of cola per day.
The study suggests that hypokalemia is likely caused by the three most common ingredients in cola: glucose, fructose, and caffeine. Even caffeine-free cola, due to its sugar content, may contribute to low potassium levels.
Elisaf warned that excessive cola consumption can indeed harm health, stating, "Chronic hypokalemia induced by cola drinking can easily trigger fatal complications such as sudden cardiac arrest."
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Medical Warning: Excessive Cola Consumption Can Lead to Paralysis
Regular cola drinkers, beware. According to a research report published in the June issue of the *International Journal of Clinical Practice*, drinking too much cola can affect musculoskeletal health, leading to various diseases, and in severe cases, even paralysis.
**Causes Hypokalemia and Loss of Musculoskeletal Tissue**
Dr. Elisaf from the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Ioannina in Greece stated that people today are consuming increasing amounts of cola, and several related health issues have already been identified, such as dental problems, bone mineral loss, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes. Growing evidence suggests that excessive cola consumption can lead to hypokalemia, impairing vital muscle functions, with effects ranging from mild symptoms to severe paralysis.
Elisaf’s study examined individuals who drank between two to nine liters of cola per day, including two pregnant women. One was a 21-year-old woman who sought medical attention due to fatigue, loss of appetite, and persistent vomiting. An electrocardiogram revealed cardiovascular blockages, and blood tests showed critically low potassium levels. She consumed up to three liters of cola daily. The second woman experienced worsening muscle weakness and was also found to have hypokalemia. In the ten months before seeking treatment, she drank up to seven liters of cola per day.
The study suggests that hypokalemia is likely caused by the three most common ingredients in cola: glucose, fructose, and caffeine. Even caffeine-free cola, due to its sugar content, may contribute to low potassium levels.
Elisaf warned that excessive cola consumption can indeed harm health, stating, "Chronic hypokalemia induced by cola drinking can easily trigger fatal complications such as sudden cardiac arrest."
Source: http:/ / tw. news. yahoo. com/ art……url/ d/ a/ 090521/ 78/ 1jv7u. html