She drinks over a gallon of Pepsi every day. Doctors told her to do that
1:24 PM EST, November 7, 2023
Natasha, a 20-year-old beauty blogger from the United Kingdom, recently shared with the media about her unusual habit. Acting upon her doctor's advice, she has adopted a ritual of ingesting several liters of Pepsi daily, failing which she undergoes migraines and withdrawal-like symptoms.
Hailing from Southampton, the 20-year-old blogger has a robust following of over 70,000 people on her Instagram. In a recent interview with a tabloid, Natasha admitted to her unique dependency, which requires her to consume between two and four liters of sugar-free Pepsi Max daily.
Sugary drinks and addiction
This addiction stemmed from significant health issues she faced earlier. Having learned about her low blood sugar levels, her doctor suggested the intake of sweet drinks to balance it.
Now, Natasha's bodily strength has considerably dwindled, and she has almost lost her appetite. Instead of eating regular meals, she satisfies her hunger by consuming more Pepsi. Consequently, she developed anemia, and coordinated movement became increasingly difficult for her. Physical activities such as climbing stairs lead to a rapid heartbeat and dizziness.
"My heart rate speeds up significantly when I climb stairs, causing me to nearly faint" - Natasha noted in her interview with "The Sun".
The social media influencer has attempted to quit Pepsi several times, but her severe withdrawal symptoms have persisted. In the absence of the sweet drink, she suffers from migraines, experiences tremors, exudes sweat, and finds concentrating on tasks daunting. This significantly hampers her daily routine.
"If I don't consume Pepsi within 24 hours, I suffer from awful migraines, tremors, and excessive sweating" - she shares.
Though diet drinks are often marketed as healthier substitutes, they are not without potential harm. The World Health Organisation warns that sweeteners and traditional sugar substitutes might negatively impact our well-being, increasing the risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and depression.
