In addition to weight gain and increased glycemic, other side effects of using sodaIt is start to emerge. A new Chinese study has found a new side effect in male mice given prolonged soda consumption. An increase in testosterone levels was observed in these murine models, in addition to an increase in testicular size. See more about the study:
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A new study, published in the journal Acta Endocrinol, evaluated the long-term effects of soda on the body. In that study, 100 mice were followed for 15 days, with cages that had different concentrations of Coca-Cola and Pepsi.
A control group that received only water was also used.
Study results
After some time, they noticed an increase in the testicular mass of the mice that received Coca-Cola and Pepsi in high concentrations, when compared to the control.
The authors say that: "The results demonstrated that a high dose of Pepsi or Coke can promote the growth and development of the testes."
However, they point out that the impacts of long-term consumption on testicular mass and testosterone production are unclear.
Too many adverse effects
In addition to the aforementioned side effects, soft drinks can cause several problems to our health if consumed in excess. Experts cite increased risk of various diseases, such as obesity, diabetes and even cancer.
In women, there are studies that indicate that prolonged consumption of soft drinks affects reproductive capacity, in addition to reducing the size of the ovaries. This is what studies carried out with mice exposed to high doses of soda indicate.
Study limitations
It is important to clarify that the tests were carried out in murine models, that is, in animals. Therefore, the effects, although close to the human being, are not identical.
Furthermore, the animals were exposed to high doses for a sustained period of time before side effects began to be seen. So, don't worry if you're worried about this, because for you to have something similar, you should consume high doses of soda daily.
Exaggerated consumption of this carbonated drink can bring many harm to our health, so try to avoid it.
