What happens to our body when we drink Coca-Cola? I never would have imagined…

After 10 minutes

The ten tablespoons of sugar contained in a glass of Cola pose a devastating blow to the body. However, after drinking a can of Coca-Cola a person does not vomit immediately, as phosphoric acid suppresses the effect of sugar.

After 20 minutes

Increased insulin levels in the bloodstream produces. The liver converts all the sugar-fat.

After 40 minutes

The ingestion of caffeine has been completed. Pupils dilate. Blood pressure increases, because the liver releases more sugar into the bloodstream. Adenosine receptors are blocked, thereby preventing drowsiness.

After 45 minutes

The body increases dopamine production, a hormone that stimulates the pleasure center of the brain that has the same operating principle as heroin.

After 1 time

Phosphoric acid binds calcium, magnesium and zinc in the gastrointestinal tract, overfeeding and metabolism. Increases calcium excretion via urine.

After more than 1 time

He felt the diuretic effect of the drink. The body removes calcium, magnesio y zinc, bone components, and sodium. At this point the person feels irritable or weak. In this context True Activist asks if consumers are aware of the 'cocktail' they are ingesting when they drink a bottle of Coca-Cola and enjoy its undeniable cooling effect.

The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Because of its high acidity, tanks in which the concentrate will need to be resistant to highly corrosive materials transported. And general, the composition of one of the most advertised products in the Coca-Cola Company, Coca-Cola Light day that cafeína, leaves much to be desired.

This drink contains carbonated water, E150d, E952, E950, E951, E338, E330, E211 y aromas.

Carbonated water is carbonated water. Causes gastric secretion, increases the acidity of gastric juice and cause flatulence. Also, no mineral water is used, but conventional filtered water.

E150d: is a food dye obtained the sugar processing at certain temperatures, with without the addition of chemical reagents. In the case of Coca-Cola, if the agrega sulfato de amonio.

E952: It is sodium cyclamate, sugar substitute. Cyclamate is a synthetic chemical with a taste 200 times sweeter than sugar and is used as an artificial sweetener. In 1969 was banned by the Food and Drug Administration of USA. (FDA), since this substance, as saccharin and aspartame, caused bladder cancer in rats. In 1975 began also banned in Japan, South Korea and Singapore. In 1979 WHO (World Health Organization) again permit the use of cyclamates.

E950: It is acesulfame potassium, compound 200 times sweeter than sugar containing methyl ether compounds the functioning of the cardiovascular system. Also, contains aspartic acid, a substance that can also excite the nervous system and over time can lead to addiction. Acesulfame dissolves poorly and is not recommended that children and pregnant women consume.

E951: is Aspartame, used as substitute for sugar diabetic products. It is chemically unstable, since high temperatures decomposes to methanol and phenylalanine. Methanol is very dangerous: between 5 and 10 milliliters are sufficient to destroy the optic nerve and cause irreversible blindness. When soft drinks aspartame is heated it becomes formaldehyde, a potent carcinogen.

E338: It is orthophosphoric acid. May cause irritation of the skin and eyes. It is used for the production of ammonia salts of phosphoric acid, sodium, football, aluminum and also in organic synthesis for the production of charcoal and film tapes, refractory materials, ceramics, glass, fertilizers, synthetic detergents, and in the medical industry, metallurgical, textile and oil.

E330: citric acid. Is widespread in nature and is used in the pharmaceutical industry and food. The salts of citric acid (citrates) are used in the food industry and, medical, for preserving blood.

E211: are sodium benzoate, used as an antiseptic and antifungal agent in food products such as confectionery, fruit juices and yogurts. It is not recommended that you consume asthmatics and people who are sensitive to aspirin. A study by Peter Piper, British University of Sheffield, He revealed that this compound causes significant damage to the DNA off. This can lead to cirrhosis and degenerative diseases such as Parkinson.

The aromas are unknown aromatic additives.

Diet Coke is worse, and aspartame, replacing sugar this soda, turns the drink into a neurotoxic venom pure.

Now… Do you fancy a Coca Cola?