If you have been avoiding Coca-Cola, Pepsi and other aerated drinks till now, wait and see! We’ve got you covered with all the right reasons to drink it again, especially for men. In a recent study, it was found that these drinks can increase testosterone levels in men. Yes, you read that right! The study, conducted by a group of researchers from Northwest Minzu University in China, looked at the effects of carbonated beverages on fertility. It was also found that these drinks can increase testicle size and overall sexual health in men. The findings were published in the journal Acta Endocrinol,
According to reports, some time ago studies Soda consumption is associated with impaired reproductive function and reduced sperm health. However, the researchers of this latest study found the opposite when it comes to testosterone. In fact, the findings of the latest study are completely opposite to those of previous studies, the researchers said.
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The researchers (of the latest study) conducted a test on groups of male rats over a period of 15 days. While the first group was given only water, the remaining groups drank varying amounts of Coca-Cola and Pepsi. During this period, the researchers took their blood tests, checked their weight, and measured the diameter of their testicles.
It was found that by day 15 there was a “significant increase” in the group of rats that drank the carbonated drink. Furthermore, it was also found that higher doses of the drink also improved testosterone secretion in male rats. According to researchers, it can help prevent prostate dysfunction in men.
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“Our findings provide a scientific basis for a more complete understanding [carbonated beverages] effects and their mechanisms on the growth and reproductive functions of humans,” said the study authors. However, they also noted that more studies need to be done to establish a link between soda and fertility.
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