Why is dark soda pop less healthy than light soda pop?

Answer 1

It appears as though there may be a risk to drinking Diet Soda after all, although it has nothing to do with the alleged risk of obesity. Rather, there is evidence to suggest that drinking dark-colored diet cola (and dark-colored regular cola) can increase your risk of kidney disease. Based on a report published in the journal Epidemiology, drinking two or more dark-colored sodas -- such as Coke, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, and similar generic brands -- per day doubles your chances of kidney disease. The phosphoric acid found in dark colas, but not in clear sodas such as Sprite and 7-Up, is what gives it its unique taste, but also what may lead to the development of kidney stones. This, in turn, can potentially lead to complications and disease.

Answer 2

Clear sodas used to use "benzoate of soda" as a preservative, which could degrade in sunlight (and a clear bottle) to benzine. Most manufacturers that don't like to be sued, have changed to a different preservative. Check the label.

Answer 3

In general food colorings may be considered safe from immediate reaction, but no one knows about long term effects. Dark sodas generally have more food coloring to make them dark. Also many dark sodas contain caffeine, while many light colored sodas do not. (I think everyone already knows that caffeine is very unhealthy)