A recent study reported that people who always drink either sugary drinks or artificially sweetened drinks. Those who avoid sugary drinks are more likely to have stroke and heart disease.
Experts note that drinking sugary drinks with artificial sweeteners such as sucralose, aspartame and stevia does not reduce heart health risks.
The study confirmed that the beverage industry said previous studies were against these new findings.
The study indicated that people who want to maintain a healthy heart should avoid drinking artificially sweetened drinks such as diet soda.
Dr. Jay L. Mintz, Director of Cardiovascular Health and Lipidology in Cardiology at Northwell Health’s Sandra Atlas Pass Heart Hospital in New York, said. For Healthline: “The belief that artificial sweeteners are a safe alternative to sugar is fake news.”
“This study indicates that high consumers of sugary drinks and artificially sweetened drinks were more at risk of first cardiovascular event,” Mintz added. This study is further evidence that drinks containing artificial sweeteners are unhealthy. Artificial sweeteners have been linked to weight gain, insulin resistance and diabetes. ”
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