Phosphorous in sodas and processed foods accelerates signs of ageing say Harvard scientists

Here's another reason to kick the soda habit. New research published online in the FASEB Journal (http://www.fasebj.org) shows that high levels of phosphates may add more 'pop' to sodas and processed foods than once thought. That's because researchers found that the high levels of phosphates accelerate signs of ageing. High phosphate levels may also increase the prevalence and severity of age-related complications, such as chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular calcification, and can also induce severe muscle and skin atrophy...

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