USE OF SOFT DRINKS AND RISK OF OSTEOPOROSIS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Abstract

Osteoporosis defined as a disease in which the density of bone reduced then became greatly porous and fragile at the end stage of the disease. The consequences of the disease include back pain, repeated bone fractures and up normal posture as a result of weakening skeleton. The issue of calcium levels affected (or not) by carbonated beverage consumption is under investigation. Calcium levels altered by changes in intake of calcium, excretion of calcium, absorption of calcium, or alterations in the feedback control mechanisms that affect bone density, or the supply of critical minerals (primarily calcium and phosphorus). Calcium is an important mineral in the development and maintenance of bone density. A lack of adequate levels of calcium leads to fractures and osteoporosis. Milk is the major source of calcium for most children’s diets, accounting for about 50% of the daily requirement. In recent decades, carbonated beverages displaced milk, which may be a contributing factor to the 30% to 40% decline in calcium intake among children and adolescents. Ten randomized control trials and with a minimum follow-up of 12 months included. Results of the various studies suggested that replacing milk consumption with soft drinks leads to the risk of decreasing the bone density in children and adults.