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What effects to the body does it have to drink two liters of cola or coffee a day?

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Dear Kristian,

That's a lot of caffeine, so the person drinking that much will be quite alert and caffeinated.  Colas also have a lot of sugar, which is not healthy for a variety of reasons.

Best to stick to water if you're concerned about long-term health risks.

Dana

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Dana Krempels, Ph.D.

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I can answer biology-related questions in the areas of evolution, zoology, botany, genetics, and ecology. But I don't answer homework questions or provide ideas for your science fair projects. So students please do your learning the right way by reading your text assignments and studying!

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At the University of Miami, I teach Evolution and Biodiversity, Botany, Zoology, Genetics, Ecology, and a variety of seminars (e.g., the Biology and Evolution of Human Gender Roles).

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I have a B.S. in Biology and an A.B. in English from the University of Southern California (1980). I earned my Ph.D. in Biology in the area of evolutionary biology/visual physiology from the University of Miami in 1989.

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I am currently an "expert" in both the "Rabbits" and "Wild Animals" categories.

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