Premature Aging from Soft Drinks
Diet soft drinks may be one of your favorite weapons in preventing weight gain, but they may also be one of your worst enemies when it comes to aging.
A recent study has revealed that phosphate, added to soft drinks to give them a tangy taste, may trigger aging.
The study conducted by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal (FASEB) showed that high levels of phosphates found in sodas and processed foods accelerate the signs of aging. High phosphate levels may also increase age-related complications like chronic kidney disease and severe muscle and skin atrophy.
The bottom line is that you need to balance phosphate in your diet for a healthy lifestyle. In other words, you may want to put down that bottle of pop and replace it with good old H20.
