“Research shows that phosphate, which gives many soft drinks their tangy taste, can accelerate ageing. The mineral, which is also added to processed meats, cakes and breads, was found to make the skin and muscles wither and could also damage the heart and kidneys. Although the experiments were carried out in mice, the researchers from Harvard University believe the results show the potential consequences of high doses of the mineral,” the Daily Mail says of the findings of the study.

　　該研究發現稱：“研究表明，讓很多軟飲料擁有濃烈味道的磷酸鹽能加速衰老。該物質也被添加進加工過的肉制品、蛋糕以及面包中，可以導致皮膚和肌肉萎縮，同時給心臟和腎臟帶來損害。雖然實驗僅在老鼠身上進行，但哈佛大學的研究人員認為，實驗結果表明大量攝入磷酸鹽會存在潛在的危害?！?/FONT>