Cola drinks - can they break a bone ?

Teen-age girls who drink soda - particularly cola - are far more likely to break a bone, a Harvard study found. Its not definitely known what actually may be causing this. It is suggested that a chemical in colas - phosphoric acid - may actually weaken bones.

The risk of broken bones was three times greater for girls who drank carbonated beverages in general and five times greater for active girls who drank colas.

In a previous study, increased bone fractures were found among adult women who drank carbonated beverages

COLA DRINKS - Harmful effects.