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Graphic of Coke’s harmful health effects goes viral

Britain will impose a tax on excessive sugar levels in soft drinks, starting in two years' time

Nearly two months after a pharmacist created a graphic timeline portraying the process of drinking Coke and the resulting ill effects on the body within one hour, the graphic has gone viral.

The graphic was first posted by The Renegade Pharmacist, who says he created it in response to clients who complained they were still gaining weight despite following a low-fat diet.

The beverage wreaks havoc on the body, according to the graphic, releasing an excess of dopamine and leaving the individual dehydrated, sluggish, irritable and craving more.

According to a recent Gallup Poll individuals in the US are beginning to cut back on soda, which marks an improvement on a 2012 Gallup Poll that found nearly half of Americans drink soda everyday.