Soda Is Bad For The Sugar, Not The Caffeine
Several experts have debated whether or not soda is dehydrating. While most discuss soda’s caffeine, the real danger is the sugar. In 2016, researchers from the American Physiological Society conducted an animal study on high-sugar sodas. The rats became more dehydrated after drinking soda, especially those with kidney damage.
The study’s authors did not hesitate to compare the findings to humans. “Our studies raise serious concerns for the common practice, especially among adolescents and young adults, to drink soft drinks as a means to quench thirst,” they wrote.
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