How Soft Drinks Could Cause Rapid Aging

Hoo boy. The American Beverage Association isn't going to like this
news one bit. Food companies now add significant amounts of phosphates
to soda and other processed foods. And now researchers have found
evidence that phosphates may accelerate aging (via Science Daily):

High phosphate levels may also increase the prevalence and severity
of age-related complications, such as chronic kidney disease and
cardiovascular calcification, and can also induce severe muscle and
skin atrophy.