Research
Hormonal
SSB consumption increases the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) independently of, and mediated by, weight gain.
Even if you are not overweight, limiting SSBs is important for preventing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The sugars in these drinks can negatively affect your metabolism, insulin response, and blood lipids independently of your weight.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
A substantial body of literature has demonstrated that intake of SSBs is associated with a higher risk of T2DM, both through body weight gain and independently through other metabolic pathways.
Why this rating
Strong evidence from prospective cohort studies and meta-analyses.
Source
The role of sugar-sweetened beverages in the global epidemics of obesity and chronic diseases
Vasanti Malik et al. · Nature Reviews Endocrinology · 2022
DOI 10.1038/s41574-021-00627-6
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- Habitual consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) causes weight gain and increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality.Good
- Replacing SSBs with non-caloric beverages reduces body weight and BMI gain, especially in children and individuals with overweight or obesity.Good
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