Research

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High consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) causes an increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and type 2 diabetes, independent of body mass index (BMI).

Stop drinking sugar-sweetened beverages. Even if you maintain your weight, the sugar in these drinks independently raises your risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Choose water, unsweetened tea, or coffee instead.

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In addition to the effect of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) on adiposity (body mass index, BMI), evidence from prospective studies suggested an additional, BMI-independent effect of SSBs on incidence of type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease (CHD).
Renata Micha et al. · PLoS ONE · 2017

Why this rating

The paper classifies the evidence for SSBs and diabetes/CHD as 'probable or convincing' based on Bradford-Hill criteria.

Source

Etiologic effects and optimal intakes of foods and nutrients for risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from the Nutrition and Chronic Diseases Expert Group (NutriCoDE)

Renata Micha et al. · PLoS ONE · 2017

DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0175149

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