14 Scary Reasons to Stop Drinking Diet Soda Right Now

Brittle Bones

Sodas, even the diet ones, may contribute to osteoporosis – or brittle bones. Right now, more than 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and about half of women aged 50 or more will suffer at least one osteoporosis-related fracture. One easy way to reduce your risk of injury is by quitting your soda habit. Researchers found that women who regularly drank cola-based sodas had almost 4% lower bone mineral density in their hips, even though calcium and vitamin D intake were consistent. The results were similar whether it was a diet soda or the ‘real deal’.