Regular consumption of Coca-Cola negatively affects human health
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 79/100
Substantial scientific literature consistently demonstrates that regular consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages like Coca-Cola negatively affects human health by increasing the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic disorders.
Evidence for · 4
Health Effects of Sugar-Sweetened and Artificially Sweetened Beverages: Umbrella Review and Evidence-Based Consensus Statement of the Korean Diabetes Association and the Korean Nutrition Society.
2026 · cited by 3
An umbrella review and consensus statement indicates that sugar-sweetened beverages contribute significantly to obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mortality.
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Comprehensive review of carbonated soft drink consumption rates and their public health importance.
2026 · cited by 1
A comprehensive review establishes that excessive consumption of carbonated soft drinks leads to substantial public health harms, including heightened risks of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension.
Dietary Sugar and Sweetened Beverage Intake Increases Inflammatory Bowel Disease Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
2025 · cited by 1
A systematic review and meta-analysis links soda and sweetened beverage intake to an increased risk of developing inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
The association between high fructose corn syrup and the development of type-2 diabetes.
2026 · cited by 0
A study on high-fructose corn syrup outlines how excessive intake from sweetened beverages contributes to metabolic disturbances like insulin resistance and liver fat accumulation.