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Linda Tieger
03/19/09

Why are carbonated beverages (even seltzer?) not good for your bones?

I stay away from soda; if I must drink it, I drink Decaffeinated Diet Coke.  But I really like the carbonation so I drink seltzer as it has no salt.  Why are carbonated beverages not good for your bones?
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