New Delhi, Dec 9 || A large-scale Swedish study on Monday suggested that drinking sweetened drinks can significantly increase your risk of serious cardiovascular diseases like stroke, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation.
The study also showed that eating too much-added sugar can increase the risk of stroke or aneurysm. However, limited consumption of treats can be safe.
“Consuming sweet drinks was worse for your health than any other form of sugar," noted the study published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health.
Suzanne Janzi, a doctoral candidate at Lund University said that the sweetened beverages, which contain liquid sugars, "typically provide less satiety than solid forms"
Janzi said this makes people feel less satiated "potentially leading to overconsumption”.
Moreover, unlike treats that are "often enjoyed in social settings or special occasions, sweetened beverages might be consumed more regularly.”