Study finds sweetened soft drinks harmful to heart

Health By Chetana Belagere Mar 06, 2024 Read the article

Downing artificially sweetened cold drink takes one closer to a serious condition, atrial fibrillation (AFib). The risk of stroke is highest in those with AFib, a study has revealed.

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Indian cardiologists, concurring with the findings of the study, want people to stay away from such chilled, sweetened drinks.

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The meticulous analysis of health data from the UK Biobank, involving over 200,000 participants, is a wake-up call.

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The study was published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, a journal of the American Heart Association.

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Lead author Ningjian Wang emphasised the importance of maintaining caution in beverage choices, suggesting that both artificially and sugar-sweetened beverages are best avoided.

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“This study demonstrates that they increase the risk of AFib, which causes irregular heart rhythm and may lead to stroke,” cardiologist Dr Mukherjee Madiwada told South First.

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Meanwhile, Dr Abhay M, an endocrinologist said Indians might have a genetic predisposition to certain heart conditions and metabolic disorders, making research on health relevant.

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“This paper is another addition to the growing body of evidence of increasing consumption of sweetened drinks on the cardiovascular health of human beings,” added Dr Arun Gupta.

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