Most sodas are loaded with high-fructose corn syrup or plain sugar. That’s a massive dose of simple carbohydrates.
Your gut can’t absorb that much sugar at once. The excess sugar hangs around in your colon.
It pulls in water like a sponge. That watery mix? You guessed it—liquid race to the finish line. Sugar is the sprinter you never asked for.
Fun fact: Your small intestine can only handle about 40 grams of sugar per hour. A 12-ounce can has nearly 40 grams. You’re maxing out your internal speed limit with one sip.
