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    Swedish study finds sugary drinks increase risk of cardiovascular disease

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    A large-scale Swedish study involving almost 70,000 participants found that drinking sugary drinks significantly increases the risk of serious cardiovascular disease. According to Proto Thema, research has found that sugary drinks are more harmful to heart health than sugars consumed from other sources.

    The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, assessed the link between sugary drinks, such as soda and fruit juice, and seven cardiovascular diseases, including two types of stroke, heart attacks and heart failure, as reported by SKAI. Scientists studied dietary habits and the development of cardiovascular disease in nearly 70,000 Swedes during a study period that began in 1997, according to Rossiyskaya Gazeta. Participants completed questionnaires about their diet in 1997 and 2009, as noted by in.gr. Their health status was then followed until their death, until the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease or until the end of the follow-up period in 2019, as reported by Zougla.

    More than a third of study participants suffered from cardiovascular conditions, with 25,739 diagnoses during 10 years of follow-up, Zee News reported. The results showed that consuming more than eight sugary drinks per week is associated with a 19 percent increase in the risk of ischemic stroke and a 31 percent increase in the risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm. , according to the iefimerida. High sugar intake increases the risk of heart failure in participants with normal BMI, as noted by Zee News.

    Suzanna Janz, a Swedish epidemiologist from Lund University, highlighted the health risks associated with consuming sugary drinks. “Sugary drinks include soft drinks and fruit juices,” she said, highlighting the potential dangers of consuming them, as reported by Zee News.

    In contrast, limited consumption of sweets and treats does not appear to increase the risk of serious cardiovascular disease and may be associated with better health outcomes. Proto Thema reported that occasional consumption of sweets is associated with better health outcomes. Interestingly, the highest risks of negative health consequences were seen in the lowest category of consumption of sweet treats, according to Zee News.

    The problem with sugary drinks is their tendency to be overconsumed, because they lack fiber, protein or fat, which provide satiety. This can potentially lead to overconsumption, as Zee News points out. Sugary drinks are consumed more regularly than treats enjoyed in social settings, which may contribute to this overconsumption, Rossiyskaya Gazeta reported.

    Scientists also said that stopping or sharply reducing sugar consumption is not necessarily beneficial, according to Rossiyskaya Gazeta. Research suggests that sugar consumption may have different effects depending on its source. Rossiyskaya Gazeta noted that the study found that sugary drinks, including fruit juices, increase the risk of cardiovascular disease more than baked goods. The study also found that sugary drinks are more harmful than sugars consumed in the form of toppings like honey or sweets like pastries or chocolate.

    The scientists noted that more research is needed to understand the mechanisms involved in the different effects of different types of sugar consumption, as Zougla reports. However, the study is observational and cannot establish causality. “The study is observational and cannot establish causality,” Suzanne Janzi said, according to Zee News.

    Many studies show the health risks of excessive sugar consumption, according to Rossiyskaya Gazeta. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends reducing the consumption of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake, Rossiyskaya Gazeta reported. According to this study, a small daily amount of free sugars does not appear to be harmful.

    This article was written in collaboration with generative AI company Alchemiq



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