All articles tagged with #soda consumption
A new study suggests that consuming more than one can of diet or regular soda daily may increase the risk of liver disease (MASLD), with artificially sweetened beverages also linked to higher liver-related mortality. Replacing soda with water could reduce this risk, highlighting the importance of healthier beverage choices for liver health.
A new study suggests that consuming over one can of both regular and diet sodas daily may increase the risk of liver disease, particularly MASLD, with low or non-sugar-sweetened beverages also linked to higher liver-related mortality. The findings challenge the perception that diet drinks are healthier, highlighting the potential liver health risks associated with both types of beverages and emphasizing water as the safest choice.
A study links daily consumption of sugary sodas and candies to an increased risk of late-stage colon cancer in young adults under 50, suggesting that high sugar intake may contribute to cancer progression through effects on the gut microbiome and inflammation.
Despite the popular belief that Utahns consume a lot of soda, data shows that their consumption is lower than in many other states, particularly in the South where soda consumption is much higher. Swig, a well-known soda shop chain in Utah, has found that its customers in Utah are more inclined towards sugar-free "refreshers" rather than traditional sugary sodas. While adults in Utah have reported lower consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, children in the state drink more than the national average. As Swig expands into other states, including those with higher soda consumption, the trend of soda versus sugar-free options may continue to evolve.
A new study suggests that consuming just two liters of soda per week may increase the risk of long-term heart issues, particularly atrial fibrillation, by 20 percent. While some experts caution about drawing definitive conclusions, the lead author recommends reducing or avoiding artificially sweetened and sugar-sweetened beverages. Other recent studies have also linked soda consumption to higher risks of cardiovascular disease, and the World Health Organization has labeled the common sweetener used in Diet Coke as a cancer-causing carcinogen.
A new study suggests that consuming just two 12-ounce cans of soda per week can negate the heart health benefits of the average recommended exercise quota of 150 minutes per week. The research, conducted over 30 years and involving approximately 100,000 adults, warns that the damage done by sugar-sweetened beverages cannot be overcome with exercise. The study urges consumers to drop cane and syrup-based sodas altogether and emphasizes the importance of limiting intake of sugar-sweetened beverages while maintaining adequate physical activity levels for overall health.
A study involving over 2,000 children aged nine to ten suggests a potential link between daily consumption of caffeinated soda and an increased likelihood of alcohol use. The study found that children who reported drinking soda daily were twice as likely to have sipped alcohol a year later. These daily soda drinkers also exhibited higher impulsivity and poorer working memory, which are recognized risk factors for substance use disorders. Brain imaging showed reduced activity in regions associated with impulse control and working memory in regular soda drinkers. The findings highlight the association between soda consumption, neurobehavioral factors, and the risk of substance use in children.