Does Soda Help Hydrate You? The Truth About Soft Drinks and Your Health
                                
                                
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                                According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half of all Americans drink at least one sugar-sweetened beverage per day. Many wonder, 'Does soda help hydrate you?', assuming that any liquid is beneficial for hydration. However, the ingredients in soda significantly complicate its hydrating effects.