People eat and drink unhealthy things all the time. Some people are aware of the consequences, while others are not. Some know the consequences of these foods, but just don’t give a damn. This article isn’t about food, though. It is about a common drink that millions of people consume every day.

Roughly 25% of all drinks sold in America are soft drinks. Even though soda sales took a dive in recent years, about one-third of Americans drink soda or other sugary drinks. Since these drinks are typically marketed to people who are 18-24, it doesn’t set them up for a healthy future. Drinking soda can increase a person’s risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

1. SOFT DRINKS + SOFT BONES + OSTEOPOROSIS

If you don’t want to have to depend on calcium supplements all your life, regulate your soda intake immediately.

2. EXTRA POUNDS

It makes us fat. This comes as no surprise.

3. SODA DAMAGES YOUR LIVER

Cirrhosis of liver is a very dangerous disease.

4. TOOTH DECAY