Soft drinks, more than just a simple drink

Abstract

The excessive consumption of soft drinks (SD) has shown in studies performed in animals and humans increase the risk of obesity, diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, some cancers and osteoporosis. In particular, the presence of fructose in SD is the monosaccharide that is attracting more attention because of it detrimental effects on weight gain and metabolic disorders. This review focuses on the potential role of SD on the pathogenesis of obesity and other diseases, possible mechanisms of action and policies to reduce intake recommendations.