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Hi HONEYPALS, I read this and couldn't not respond. A litre of cola a day sounds like a lot and I'd be concerned about the health effects, particularly to the teeth and weight gain associated with carbonated drinks. They're full of sugar, calories and caffeine. You mention you crave for cola. Do you have any side effects like withdrawal symptoms - shaking, headaches and irritability for example? Or are the side effects more mental than physical? I'd suggest visiting your GP if you are experiencing negative side effects from drinking so much cola. How do you sleep? IrishGal77 :)

Wow. Lot of responses. My first question was going to be is it diet or regular? Caffeine is only mildly addictive at best and the withdrawal sign is usually limited to a headache, but it's also found it a lot of things other than coke. Artificial sweetener on the other hand is actually more addictive and includes headaches as well as a few other symptoms if you don't get your fix. In either case it's more of a discomfort than dangerous to go without, though long term intake of some artificial sweeteners is still unknown. Like everyone else said, replace it with something better. I'd suggest keeping a glass of water near you at all times, if it runs out fill it up. Also if you stop buying it, you won't drink it, and if you get a craving and have to buy it don't buy a whole lot. A liter of coke a day probably isn't that bad for you. I used to drink 2 to 4 liters of mountain dew a day, so did lots of my friends, we're all fine. Personally, I don't see a liter of coke a day as a big deal in the grand scheme of things. You'd be better without it, but it's probably not that big of a deal.

I used to drink a liter of cola but nor everyday.. Craving will surpass.. think of the negative things that will happen to you if you'll continue it, things such as Diabetes, Urinary Tract Infection, you'll get fat and some other health issues.. I suggest if you really wanted to stop those craving, first, substitute soda for orange juice, apple juice or any caffeine free drinks, hide the stash of soda if you really have stacks of it, instead of soda drink a lot of water.. REMEMBER SODA CAN ONLY MAKE YOU THIRST BUT WATER CAN MAKE YOUR THIRST GO AWAY..

It depends on what you a mixing the coca cola with lol

I used to read somewhere that 1 can of coke contains 9 tea spoons of sugar and it contains other dangerous substances. but as other people do, they don't just stop any bad habit just because it is bad for health. maybe you can try to find something more enjoyable and healthier than coke, that can replace your coke addiction

It is not good to your health if you maintain drinking a liter of coke everyday. Don't make it a habit because it is bad for you. I am sure you are aware of the bad effects if you continue doing it. Start concerning about yourself.

a whole litre of coca coal is too much yes probably is dangerous if you will endure this behaviour for long time so you should quit..how?you don't buy this softdrink and you are ok!!

This sounds like a lot to me. Besides the sugar and calories, you are also getting a lot of sodium which IMO is a mechanism to ensure that you drink more. Replace the soda with water with a little lemon or lime juice in it. After a few weeks, you will find that you will want water when you are thirsty

hi, its my favorite to drink a coca cola or soda specially when eating,i cant eat without it,but my mother always told me that its dangerous to drink coca cola everytime and everyday.she always told me to drink more water rather than sodas.