This study was conducted to determine the content of inorganic metals in soft drinks distributed locally in markets. 6 trace metals (Fe, Ca, Zn, Na, Mg, and K) were detected in 16 kinds of drinks, 80 samples. The average concentration of inorganic metals in vegetable drinks was relatively higher than that of mixed drinks or carbonated drinks. The concentration of calcium, which is advisable inorganic metals for the growth of skeleton and the prevention of osteoporosis, hypertension, was very high and needed to be careful for the consumer who is suffer with lithiasis. Although carbonated drinks are very popular with the children and adolescence owing to the unbalance of the intake of Ca and P, habitual drinking could cause obstruction in skeletal growth and metabolism of Fe, Cu, and Zn. So, it is suggested that more practical study is needed for the intake of inorganic metals.

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