Women in New Zealand die from consumption of Coca-Cola
WELLINGTON, New Zealand. - The habit of a woman to take seven and a half liters (two gallons) of Coca-Cola a day probably contributed to her death, experts say. The giant beverage producer responded by saying that even water can be fatal in large amounts.
Natasha Harris was a 30-year-old mother of eight, of Invercargill, who died of a heart attack in 2010. Fairfax Media said a pathologist testified Thursday that she probably suffered from hypokalemia or low potassium, caused by excessive consumption of Coca-Cola and generally poor nutrition.
Harris's partner said she drank 10 liters (2.6 gallons) of Coca-Cola a day. He added that she ate little and smoked about 30 cigarettes a day.
The Forensic Service is compiling a final report on the death of Harris.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand. - The habit of a woman to take seven and a half liters (two gallons) of Coca-Cola a day probably contributed to her death, experts say. The giant beverage producer responded by saying that even water can be fatal in large amounts.
Natasha Harris was a 30-year-old mother of eight, of Invercargill, who died of a heart attack in 2010. Fairfax Media said a pathologist testified Thursday that she probably suffered from hypokalemia or low potassium, caused by excessive consumption of Coca-Cola and generally poor nutrition.
Harris's partner said she drank 10 liters (2.6 gallons) of Coca-Cola a day. He added that she ate little and smoked about 30 cigarettes a day.
The Forensic Service is compiling a final report on the death of Harris.
