Do Carbonated Drinks Cause Osteoporosis

In addition to its negative effects your teeth and waistline, studies also show a negative association between carbonated drinks and your bones, which may lead to osteoporosis.

Why are carbonated drinks bad for osteoporosis?

Warnings about the harmful effects of carbonated beverages on bone emerge from time to time. The theory is that the phosphoric acid (phosphate) used to enhance flavor in some carbonated beverages can interfere with calcium absorption and result in the loss of calcium from bone.

Does carbonation weaken your bones?

The researchers concluded that carbonation doesn’t damage your bones. As to the question of carbonation being bad for your teeth, we need to talk about the carbonic acid we mentioned earlier. While it’s true that the process of carbonation results in the creation of an acid, it’s a very weak one.