Cola is probably one of the most popular beverages around the world. It is consumed as is or served with pizza, burgers and other fried foods. Although we all have a soft corner for this soft drink, experts recommend reducing it from your diet as much as possible. There are countless studies and information on the Internet explaining the negative effects of colas. Some of the most common reasons to avoid colas are weight gain, diabetes, and more. Adding to this information, a new study further finds that the drink can impair our memory and learning ability. You read that right!
A new study by researchers from universities in Santa Catarina, Brazil states, “Cola-based cold drink induces memory loss at different ages.” The findings were published in the journal ‘Experimental Gerontology’. The experiment was performed on a group of rats. The rats were divided into two groups – one group was given water , the other group was given a mixture of cola and water.
It was found that the rats that drank the cola had weaker memory than their counterparts. In addition to cognitive function, it was also found that the group of rats that drank cola There was oxidative stress. Not inexplicably, oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance between antioxidants and free radicals in the body. If toxins are not flushed out properly, it leads to oxidative stress, followed by a number of associated health problems.
“Therefore, the results suggest that long-term soft drink consumption causes memory loss and oxidative stress. Young people appear to be more sensitive to soft drink changes on behavior, however, soft drinks caused changes in the oxidative system at all ages.” is evaluated,” the study speculates.
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