HYPER CALCIURIA

INDUCED BY DRINKING CARBONATED BEVERAGES

Authors

  • SHAMSUL ARFEEN KHAN Mohammad Medical College, Mirpur Khas.
  • Hasan Ali HCM&D, Hamdard University, Karachi.
  • KHEMOMAL A. KARIRA BMSI, JPMC, Karachi.
  • Rashida Qasim Baqai Medical University, Karachi
  • MUJTABA FAROOQ RANA FMAMS, ISRA University, Hyderabad.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2005.12.01.5165

Keywords:

Carbonated beverages, Calcium

Abstract

Objective: To assess the short term effects on urinary calcium excretion of
carbonated beverages. Design: Case control study. Setting: Department of Biochemistry, Basic Medical Sciences
Institute, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi. Period: From Oct 2001 to Dec 2004 Materials & Method:
Fifty-one normal subjects of either sex age ranged from 20-40 years, with habitual users of carbonated beverages were
selected for the study. Their fasting and post-beverage urine samples were analyzed for calcium excretion. Results:
Out of 51 patients we have observed a significant increase in urinary calcium excretion from that of both caffeinated
and non-caffeinated beverages in male subjects (P<0.001). In females more calciuria was found in their fasting samples
a reason of non-significant results after beverages consumption. Conclusion: The excess calciuria is confined to both
caffeinated and non-caffeinated beverages in males. It is suggested that habitual use must be restricted to prevent
bone resorption and an early osteoporosis.

Author Biographies

SHAMSUL ARFEEN KHAN, Mohammad Medical College, Mirpur Khas.

Department of Biochemistry

Hasan Ali, HCM&D, Hamdard University, Karachi.

Department of Biochemistry

KHEMOMAL A. KARIRA, BMSI, JPMC, Karachi.

Head of the Department of Biochemistry

Rashida Qasim, Baqai Medical University, Karachi

Department of Biochemistry

MUJTABA FAROOQ RANA, FMAMS, ISRA University, Hyderabad.

Department of Biochemistry

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Published

2005-03-25

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 01 (2005): Vol 12 No 01

Section

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