What do you think of Coke Zero?

[XTO]

anyhow, i still go for the colorless sodas like sprite, 7-up.

here's another soda-health-effects

galing mythbusters iyan

http://mythbustersresults.com/episode57

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/22/he...CT-coke_health

The Claim: Too Much Cola Can Cause Kidney Problems

It is well known that too much soda can increase the risk of diabetes and obesity. But when it comes to kidney problems, is there a difference between colas and other kinds of soda?

Colas contain high levels of phosphoric acid, which has been linked to kidney stones and other renal problems.

Much of this conclusion stems from anecdotal and circumstantial evidence. So last year, a team of scientists at the National Institutes of Health took a closer look.

In a study published in the journal Epidemiology, the team compared the dietary habits of 465 people with chronic kidney disease and 467 healthy people. After controlling for various factors, the team found that drinking two or more colas a day — whether artificially sweetened or regular — was linked to a twofold risk of chronic kidney disease.

But drinking two or more noncola carbonated drinks a day, they found, did not increase the risk.

The authors of the study say more research is needed, but their findings support the long-held notion that something about cola — the phosphoric acid, for example, or the ability of cola to pull calcium from bones — seems to increase the risk of kidney stones, renal failure and other conditions affecting the kidneys.

THE BOTTOM LINE

There is good evidence that cola beverages can increase the risk of kidney problems, more so than noncola sodas.

[Zeus]

Kanina ko lang nasubukan ang coke zero, para sa akin mas matamis sya sa coke light

[jundogg]

zero. lasang reg coke na pinasingaw.

open a coke and put back the cap on but dont tighten it.
store it in the fridge for a couple of days.
the result - coke zero.

my two cents...

[baker123]

sales-wise. the coke zero is gaining ground on sales from the coke light.

taste-wise. i like the coke zero better because it is sweet.

[rain4|_uv]

it tastes great. very addicting

[Zeus]

Advocacy group sues Coca-Cola over VitaminWater

01/16/2009 | 12:29 AM


NEW YORK — A nutrition advocacy group on Thursday sued the Coca-Cola Co., the biggest beverage maker in the world, over what it calls "deceptive" claims about VitaminWater.

The Washington-based Center for Science in the Public Interest accuses Coke of selling what is says is basically sugar water by claiming it has vitamins that boost immunity and reduce the risk of disease.

The group said the health benefit claims that Coca-Cola makes about its VitaminWater are "nonsense." It filed a class action lawsuit in US District Court in the Northern District of California.

Coca-Cola bought Glaceau's VitaminWater for $4.1 billion in June 2007. At the time, it was considered a coup for the company, which was competing for customers who were buying less and less soda.

VitaminWater has been good for Coke's bottom line since the acquisition, with sales rising by a double-digit percentage in the third quarter.

"It truly shocks the conscience that a company like Coke would try to keep customers by selling them a soft drink and telling them it's a vitamin," said Stephen Gardner, director of litigation for the group.

Coca-Cola did not immediately return a call seeking comment.

The same advocacy group sued MillerCoors last fall to stop the brewer from selling Sparks, an alcoholic energy drink. Last month the company agreed to remove some stimulants from its formula.

Shares of Coke fell 1 cent to $42.61 in late morning trading.- AP

Source:gmanews.tv

Wow may vitamin pala ang coke

[kenzie]

its artificial

[CVT]

I am still not buying this... Coke regular pa rin kami....

7808:spam:

[yakult]

tastes too sweet for me. I'd still go for regular Coke.

[ab_initio]

yeah, me too...regular coke pa rin...i just like the sting, especially when it's overly chilled...shyeeet sarap ng liempo.... o di kaya sler's pork cracklings...