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Fluid Retention
From Drinking Soda
How to Counteract Fluid Retention From
Drinking Soda
Fluid retention,
also known as edema or water retention, can cause puffiness in your ankles,
legs, hands and face.
While often not
life-threatening, continued fluid retention or severe puffiness means that you
need medical attention and should not try to treat the condition at home.
Fluid retention
from drinking soda is often mild, so making small dietary changes can help
reduce the symptoms as well as the likelihood of it occurring again.
Causes of Fluid Retention
Fluid retention can
affect anyone. It can be caused by caffeine or sodium consumption as well as
environmental or behavioral factors, such as sitting and standing for long
periods or being exposed to hot weather.
When your body
feels it needs to balance out high sodium levels, or when it is at risk of
dehydration, it will hold onto fluid rather than releasing it, causing you to
feel bloated or swollen.
Edema and Soda
Sodas contain
sodium and, in some cases, caffeine, both of which can cause fluid retention.
Caffeine is a
natural diuretic, which encourages your body to release fluids, whether there
is excess available or not.
Eventually, this
can lead your body to hold onto fluid rather than release it, as it tries to
protect itself from possible dehydration.
Sodium can also
cause your body to retain water, as the extra fluid is needed to dilute sodium
levels in your system to a healthy level.
Staying Well-Hydrated
The simplest way of
combating fluid retention is to stay well-hydrated because having enough water
in your system will prevent your body from holding onto fluids.
The general
recommendation is eight 8-ounce glasses of water, or other fluids, per day and
more if you live in a hot climate, do hard physical labor or eat a high-sodium
diet.
While you can drink
a range of beverages to stay hydrated, including tea, broth, juices and water,
avoid caffeinated drinks as they are natural diuretics.
Other Dietary Changes
Another way to
treat fluid retention from soda consumption is to change your soda type.
Try a caffeine-free
drink, which will also be lower in sodium than other soda choices, including
flavored and regular sodas.
A can of cola can
contain between 40 and 70 milligrams of sodium per 12-ounce serving, which is a
relatively high amount considering the small serving size.
The recommended
upper limit of sodium consumption per day is 2,300 milligrams.
Or 1,500 milligrams
for those who are over age 50, for people who are African-American or those who
have a history of cardiovascular disease.
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Jessica Lewis has published professionally since 2005 and is a
registered dietitian and nutritionist. Her work is regularly found in the
"National Post" and "Oxygen Magazine."
She holds degrees from the University of Guelph and McMaster University.
A marathon runner and yoga enthusiast, she is also interested in alternative
medicine.
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