The Claim
Higher consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with a dose-dependent increase in cardiovascular disease risk, with this association mediated by weight gain and occurring independently through adverse effects on blood glucose, insulin, triglycerides, and blood pressure.
What the research says
Roughly balanced
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Drinking more sugary drinks like soda is linked to a higher chance of heart problems, partly because it makes you gain weight, but also because it directly messes with your blood sugar, insulin, fats in your blood, and blood pressure.
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Higher consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with a dose-dependent increase in cardiovascular disease risk, mediated by weight gain and independently through adverse effects on blood glucose, insulin, triglycerides, and blood pressure.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention by Diet Modification: JACC Health Promotion Series.
The study says drinking fewer sugary drinks is good for your heart, but it doesn’t prove exactly how or why — like whether it’s because you lose weight or your blood sugar improves.
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