Carbonated drinks are what we usually call soda/gas drinks, including cola, sprite, orange soda, grape soda and various fruity drinks. Carbonated drinks are composed of a large number of food additives, including carbonated water , sodium bicarbonate . citric acid , phosphate , sugar, food flavors, pigments, caffeine , etc. In addition to sugar, which can replenish energy for the human body, aerated "carbonated drinks" contain almost no nutrients.
If consumed for a long time, it is not good for the health of the pregnant mother and the fetus.
Some carbonated drinks also contain the preservative sodium benzoate . Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid . Its principle of action is to interfere with the permeability of microbial cell membranes, hinder the adsorption of amino acids , and reduce enzyme activity. Sodium benzoate usually reacts with human stomach acid to form benzoic acid. It has a certain degree of toxicity, and long-term drinking can lead to chronic benzene poisoning. Chronic benzene poisoning may cause neurasthenia, such as dizziness, headache, insomnia, memory loss, fatigue, etc., as well as leukopenia, and in severe cases, aplastic anemia.
Carbonated drinks on the market usually contain phosphoric acid, which will affect the body's absorption of calcium. Simply put, the more phosphate, the less calcium. Pregnant mothers are already deficient in calcium during pregnancy. Drinking carbonated drinks will further reduce the level of calcium in the body. This not only affects the development of fetal bones, but also makes pregnant mothers susceptible to osteoporosis .
The acidic components in carbonated drinks have a strong corrosive effect on teeth. Pregnant mothers may experience major or minor side effects in their mouths due to the influence of progesterone. Drinking carbonated drinks will worsen oral problems, and in severe cases may cause tooth decay.
Carbonated drinks can cause indigestion and affect the function of the stomach. When the carbon dioxide in carbonated drinks enters the gastrointestinal tract, it can cause gastric bloating and bloating.
Coke and other carbonated drinks contain caffeine, which is very harmful to the human body. In addition to caffeine, carbonated drinks also contain large amounts of flavors and artificial colors. If these chemicals are drunk into the body of pregnant mothers, they may cause fetal malformations.
So pregnant mothers, please bear with it. For the health of yourself and your baby, you can definitely do it.
