Regular use of a large number of cola can lead to dangerous conditions, ranging from a sense of fatigue and to muscle paralysis, reports the BBC.

Experts explained that a person who regularly drinks a lot of cola, the level of potassium in the blood can drop to a dangerous mark. The study was published in the journal International Journal of Clinical Practice.

The authors of the work cite as an example a certain pregnant woman who drank up to three liters of the drink a day. She complained of a feeling of fatigue, loss of appetite and vomiting, and doctors found she had heart problems. When a woman stopped drinking a cola, her health was fully restored.

An even more remarkable case occurred with an Australian farmer, who drank from 4 to 10 liters of cola. The man was hospitalized with breathing disorders due to muscle paralysis. He also recovered and, on the advice of doctors, limited the use of pops.

According to experts, the drop in the level of potassium in the blood causes three components - glucose, fructose and caffeine. Even decaffeinated coke can be dangerous. Further studies are needed to determine how much cola is considered excessive, scientists believe.

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