Soft Drinks Make Osteoarthritis Worse - Find Out How

Soft drinks have become a part of our lives without us realizing it. Whether it is the office meeting, a family get-together or an important football match – soft drinks never fail to give us company. Their cool and sugary taste continues to provide much relief to our summer-parched throats.

But what if soft drinks are secretly poisoning us?

What is Osteoarthritis

It is a disease caused by wear and tear of the surface of the cartilage in the joints of the body. Symptoms of Osteoarthritis include pain, stiffness, reduced mobility and swelling. While this disease is not as common as diabetes, nearly 19% of women and 14% of men above the age of 45 are predicted to suffer from this debilitating disease in their lifetime.

Soft drinks and Osteoarthritis

Soft drinks are already one of the leading reasons for obesity. Regular consumption of such drinks can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes and even stroke.

A new study has found that there is a deep connection between Osteoarthritis and soft drinks. The study was presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology at Washington DC.

The study

The researchers at the Harvard Medical School studied 2149 Osteoarthritis patients. X-rays of the affected joints were taken at regular intervals. The patients were asked about how much soft drink they drank. Their Body Mass Index (BMI) was also recorded.

The findings

After taking into account the BMI and other factors, patients (especially men) who consumed soft drinks regularly had greater narrowing of the knee joints. The researchers found that the condition of the joints were far worse in men who drank soft drinks regularly compared to those who did not drink.

But why?

Much to their surprise, the researchers could not explain the connection between Osteoarthritis and soft drinks on the basis of weight alone. The damage caused by soft drinks to the knee joints did not depend on the weight of the individual patient.

There are several reasons why soft drinks have a negative impact on bone health:

• Soft drinks are rich in caffeine, which is a known risk factor for Osteoarthritis. Caffeine prevents the efficient absorption of calcium in the bones.
• The presence of phosphoric acid in the drinks can be another reason as the acid interferes with calcium absorption in the bones. Excessive consumption of phosphorus can even lead to bone loss.
• Soft drinks contain high fructose corn syrup, which may have a negative impact on the bones. 

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