Diet soda is considered a healthier option than regular soda.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – Diet soda or sugar-free soda is often considered a healthier option than regular soda. However, the results of one study suggest otherwise.
According to the American College of Cardiology, the study was conducted by a group of French researchers in 2009-2019. This study involved more than 100,000 participants who were divided into three groups, namely a group that did not drink fizzy drinks at all, a group that sometimes drank regular sodas or diet sodas, and a group that often drank regular sodas and sodas. diet sodas.
The study results show that frequent soda consumption can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular problems, regardless of the type of soda consumed. soda diet or regular drink. Some examples of cardiovascular problems that appear to be associated with soft drink consumption are heart attacks and strokes.
The research team revealed that diet sodas can seem healthier. However, consuming diet sodas can actually increase the risk of serious health problems. People who want to improve heart health by losing weight or controlling their blood sugar should watch their soda consumption.
“Our study suggests that artificially sweetened drinks may not be a healthy substitute for sugary drinks,” said researcher Eloi Chazelas, as reported by the BBC. The world of womenMonday (26/9/2022).
A 2019 study also showed similar results, namely that frequent consumption of artificially sweetened beverages can increase the risk of several health problems. Some of these health problems are heart attack, ischemic stroke, and premature death in women over the age of 50, even if they previously showed no signs of heart health problems.
“The best calorie-free drink is plain water,” says National Jewish Health cardiologist Dr. Andrew Freeman.
