What Happens to Our Body an Hour After Drinking Sugar-Sweetened Soda? You Won't Believe It!

We all know the harmful effects of industrial beverages - fizzy, sweet, and diet drinks. The amount of toxic chemicals present in them is astronomical, and research reveals shocking findings about what happens to our bodies within an hour of consuming these drinks (not to mention their long-term damage).

What happens to our bodies in the first 15 minutes?

During this time, the body begins to receive high sugar levels, and the brain signals that it's time to release a large and quick amount of insulin. When the liver senses this, it goes into action and starts converting the excess sugar into fats stored in various parts of the body.

After 30 minutes:

At this stage, our body receives the gases or caffeine from the industrial drink and responds with symptoms that indicate stress, such as pupil dilation, increased blood pressure, accelerated heartbeat, and more.

After 45 minutes from drinking it:

At this stage, our body is busy excessively producing the hormone dopamine - which although has many vital functions, when produced at too high a level, can be harmful. Initially, we may feel a sense of satisfaction and pleasure, but then the body will start reacting with irritability similar to how it responds to hard drugs.

About an hour after drinking:

At this stage, a significant sugar drop usually occurs in our body, manifested in various forms: sudden fatigue and heaviness, mood changes, a mental and emotional fog, and a desire to nap.