Can coke cause inflammation? What the science says
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Institutes of Health, regular consumption of sugar-sweetened soda is associated with an increased risk of chronic inflammatory diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis. So, can Coke cause inflammation? Yes, primarily through its high sugar content and other additives.