Can Coca-Cola kill you?!


Question: I was wondering if this fizzy drink can kill you...? '~' I've looked on the internet, and there are things saying 'coca-cola can kill you because of the amount of sugar that can go through your body....' and then I am seeing 'Overall, coca-cola will not kill you, but can damage your body'.
Does anyone know the real answer??? =/

Cuz I am like...a BIT worried...cuz I drink a coca-cola can like once every week....I just simply love drinking it...'~' Does anyone else here as well???

Well, anyway, thanks if you take the time to answer my two questions, lol ^^ Bye! =]


Answers: I was wondering if this fizzy drink can kill you...? '~' I've looked on the internet, and there are things saying 'coca-cola can kill you because of the amount of sugar that can go through your body....' and then I am seeing 'Overall, coca-cola will not kill you, but can damage your body'.
Does anyone know the real answer??? =/

Cuz I am like...a BIT worried...cuz I drink a coca-cola can like once every week....I just simply love drinking it...'~' Does anyone else here as well???

Well, anyway, thanks if you take the time to answer my two questions, lol ^^ Bye! =]
it can if a coca cola lorry mows you down on the way to the shop
only if you get the can stuck in your throat.
its diet coke that is bad for you, but any soft drink in moderation is fine and wont kill you
Coca Cola has some odd things in it such as caffeine, sweeteners, etc. It won't kill you in the same way that alcohol won't kill you. The chemicals they use in artificial sweeteners (found in nearly all soft drinks unfortunately, both diet and regular, Tizer and Orangina are exceptions) are an unknown quantity over time as they stay in your body and can't be digested like sugar, some of them are only legal because of dodgy corporate-run government policy.

Nothing wrong with a bit of sugar and some exercise!
I do hope not, I've been drinking the stuff since I was 4 years old and I'm nearly 40 now and I'm talking between 2/3 litres (diet coke) a day certainly for the past 20 years. Stop worrying.
My teeth are fine too! I only have 2 fillings which I had done when I was 16.
once a week won't kill you- a man once drunk 4 litres as quick as he could and died from too much caffiene (which is actually a poison in large amounts)- it will damage your teeth though
When it had cocaine in it it might have
I think it's Diet Coke that's the dangerous one because of the aspartame(sp?) in it. It rots your bones & brain, but I get through a bottle in a few days.
So don't worry, it'll kill me before you.
That's rubbish unless you drink many cans of it every day. Otherwise it just rots your teeth.
Anything can kill you in the right amount,(or wrong amount depending on which way you look at it.) Did you know you can over hydrate? I am sure you have heard of the dangers of too much sun. Truth is, moderation in all things is the key. I would drink Coke to the exclusion of everything else. But a can of Coke every now-and-then won't hurt.
one can a week??? One an hour won't do you any good but you don't die from dental problems.
Only if you choke, or swallow the can/bottle and it stix in your throat.
It can and if you want the correct amount visit this:
http://www.energyfiend.com/death-by-caff...

It can tell you how much you need to consume of your favourite soft drink to kill you.
Simple answer is NO. coca cola wont kill u!

All soft drinks, (I think u call them soda's in the US!)
should be drank in moderation as they've a lot of sugar and thats not great for teeth.

Also coca cola, like pepsi and all cola's, red bull,coffee etc has caffeine.In large amounts caffeine can be u restless, irritable,jittery.

A few cans a week isnt going to do u any harm.
But good for you for being concerned about your wellbeing.
well let me say this .. I was having car trouble my battery was died and this friend of mine poured a coke over the battery cable where there was acid build up on it and the coke ate the acid off the battery .. that cant be good! I would not drink that stuff..
You drink one can a week and you're worried?! I reckon you would have to drink litres of the stuff 24/7 for it to do any damage
Well, I'm not sure if it can kill you, but I'm sure it can cause damage to your body if taken in large quantities:

1.) It has caffeine. According to some studies, too much caffeine may cause chromosome damage.
2.) It has aspartame. This artificial sweetener may be much much more sweeter than sugar, but I heard that in continuous intake for five years may cause cancer (this was based on lab animals, but I'm not sure of this if it's just say-say).
3.) Too much calories.
4.) Contains carbonated water. I'm not sure if it has an effect in our bodies, but I know that carbon dioxide can be bad.
5.) SAY-SAY: it causes ulcer.

BUT REMEMBER, DON'T FEAR IT IF YOUR NOT TAKING IT TOO MUCH. AND THIS IS SIMPLY MY OPINION.
people will say fruit and veg will kill u one day!!!

dont think you've got anything to worry about - It does contain alot of sugar but once a week is fine..
no it wont
no but energy drinks can
Only if you drink it constantly it's better to drink a can or two of soda every two weeks but to make sure to get enough water and nutrients into your system, lot's of sodas do bring damage to your body as well especially your teeth which get soft from all of the acid and sugar. It goes both ways really but you will be alright if you don't drink it all of the time.
A coke once a week is perfectly fine. Coca-Cola as well as many other fizzy drinks are made for simply enjoying as a great tasting refreshment every now and then but if you drank it to quench your thirst all the time instead of water you could be facing some bad health problems in the future. There is not one single ingredient present in coke that is good for you. Carbonated water is awful for your health and many people forget that coke has caffiene in it which is dangerous in large quantities. It conains preservatives, artificial colours, artificial sweeteners (Aspartame) which is banned in some countries. In seriously large doses coke would kill you but a can once a week is totally harmless.
Not sure aboot killin' ye but it sure takes the muck aff a one pence piece if ye leave it in some Coke fur a couple o' hours!!!!
why u wan too drink it?u cn choose other drink.dun drink too much...cuz too sweet n may affect our health
Anything can kill you in the right amount,(or wrong amount depending on which way you look at it.) Did you know you can over hydrate? I am sure you have heard of the dangers of too much sun. Truth is, moderation in all things is the key. I would drink Coke to the exclusion of everything else. But a can of Coke every now-and-then won't hurt.




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