Which Has More Caramel Coloring Carcinogens: Coke or Pepsi?

How many cola cancer cases are estimated to be caused by Coke and Pepsi in New York versus California, where a carcinogen labeling law (Prop 65) exists?



Prop 65 is lambasted by vested interests, but as this video shows it pushes manufacturers to make their products less carcinogenic. Other Prop 65 videos include:

There are other soda additives that are toxic too. See my 3-part series on phosphates:

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[Welcome-to-your-life]

Strange study, have they done it with brands of cigarettes too?

[Yorker]

I used to drink seven cans of cola a day three years ago. On one Thanksgiving I drank up to a staggering thirteen cans. Replaced it with water and green tea and still going strong today. I really think soda is slowly becoming the new cigarette.

[siegfriedfurtwanglerknappe]

If we applied meat eater logic here the conclusion would be Coca-Cola is a health food.

[_gongster]

I haven't consumed soft drinks in over 10 years.

[jefflebowski]

Ironically 23 years ago there was Crystal Pepsi but it didn't sell.

[elheadkickio]

I can't believe I ever drank the stuff.

[tamcon]

Very interesting. Even the so-called "natural" cola syrups that certain shops sell as an old fashion indigestion remedy have caramel coloring. The ubiquity of all these toxins in the American food supply astounds me!

[parrsnipps]

I roomed with a guy in college who claimed he couldn't quench his thirst unless he drank a soft drink. He also had red hair and refused to wear a shirt while in the Sun & the skin on his shoulders was brown and rigid/inflexible. I wonder where that guy is today.

[stringbender]

Excellent information! I love this channel!

[Lynnianaa]

Dear Dr. G.,

I would go further and say that both of these "drinks" (actually, all soda drinks) suck and should be avoided like plagues.

[kuwait]

Thanks for the videos. They're great. Keep it up

[Tinny]

"We dont have to wait for govt regulation or corporate social responsibility, we can exercise personal responsibility". Kudos to you Dr. Greger!!

[AutodromoF]

What about club soda and stevia sweetened soda?

[mjanavel]

OK, as of this minute, no more pop for me.

Good work, Doc.

I'm surprised the iced tea maker saw fit to add caramel color since tea is already that color.

[rosybita]

Ojalá pudiera subtitular todos los videos, muchos lo agradeceríamos saludos

[jenflores]

As always a great video worth sharing :)

[cosmickitty]

Or we could just not drink soda and leave everyone who does to rot. Wouldn't want to "annoy" anyone.

[GlennGJ]

so durianrider was right when he said "if you're going to drink soda, drink sprite"

[eelkeaptroot]

Wooow it sounds like soft drinks are about as dangerous as butter.

[_chabella_]

Hahaha great, you should be singing more in your videos ;D