Are diet drinks safe for your heart?
High consumption of artificially sweetened beverages and associated risk of cardiovascular events: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
The link between ASBs and cardiovascular death was stronger than the link to overall death.
Most assume diet drinks might affect general health or metabolism broadly, but the 29% increased risk specifically for heart-related death is more targeted and severe than expected.
Practical Takeaways
Consider limiting artificially sweetened beverage intake to less than one serving per day, or switching to water, unsweetened tea, or other non-sweetened alternatives.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
The link between ASBs and cardiovascular death was stronger than the link to overall death.
Most assume diet drinks might affect general health or metabolism broadly, but the 29% increased risk specifically for heart-related death is more targeted and severe than expected.
Practical Takeaways
Consider limiting artificially sweetened beverage intake to less than one serving per day, or switching to water, unsweetened tea, or other non-sweetened alternatives.
Publication
Journal
Current problems in cardiology
Year
2024
Authors
Ivo Queiroz, M. Defante, A. Tavares, V. Antunes, Cynthia Florêncio de Mesquita, Lucas M. Barbosa, B. X. Mendes, Angela S. Koh
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Claims (2)
Some artificial sweeteners with no calories might raise your chances of having a heart attack.
Drinking one or more diet sodas every day might be linked to a higher chance of dying from any cause, especially heart problems or stroke — even though these sweeteners are considered safe by regulators.