Whether it’s a social gathering or just lazing around at home, popping a can of soda seems to be the most natural thing to do while snacking on your favorite food. But before you take a sip from that can of soda, here’s an interesting infographic by former UK pharmacist Niraj Naik, also known as the Renegade Pharmacist, showing what happens to your body within an hour of drinking a can of Coke.

Within The First 10 Minutes

A can of soda has approximately 10 teaspoons of sugar, which is 100 percent of the recommended daily intake. The reason you don’t vomit from the excessive sweetness is because phosphoric acid cuts the flavor.

Within 20 Minutes

Blood sugar levels begin to increase and the liver reacts to the quick bursts of insulin secreted by the pancreas by turning the massive amounts of sugar into stored fat.

Within 40 Minutes

Caffeine from the soda is completely absorbed by your body. Your pupils begin to dilate, blood pressure rises, and the liver dumps the excess sugar into the blood.

At 45 Minutes

The pleasure centers of the brain get stimulated as a result of increased dopamine (pleasure hormone) production. This is an identical response to that of drugs such as heroin.

Around 60 Minutes

After an hour, you will begin to experience a sugar crash (reactive hypoglycemia)—an extreme feeling of fatigue after consuming a large amount of carbohydrates.

An average American drinks about 60 gallons of soft drinks each year.

What’s In A Can Of Coke?

1) Approx 10 teaspoons of sugar

2) 30 to 55mg of caffeine

3) 150 calories

4) Artificial food colors and sulphites

5) High-fructose modified corn syrup

What Makes A Can Of Coke So Bad?

1) Phosphoric Acid

Added with the intention to cut the overwhelming taste of excessive sugar, it can interfere with the body’s ability to utilize calcium, which can lead to osteoporosis and even soften the teeth and bones.

2) Sugar

A can of coke has 100 percent of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of sugar. Such a high amount of sugar can dramatically increase your insulin levels that can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, weight gain, high cholesterol and diabetes.

3) Caffeine

The high caffeine content can cause insomnia, jitters, elevate blood pressure, cause irregular heartbeat and prevent absorption of vitamins and minerals.

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