Research
Mixed
High intake of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with a 13-22% increased risk of cardiovascular events (stroke and myocardial infarction) and a 21% higher risk of all-cause mortality, driven largely by cardiovascular mortality.
High consumption of sugary drinks significantly increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, and early death. This risk exists even if you are not overweight. Reducing SSB intake is a critical step for long-term cardiovascular health, especially for women who may face higher stroke risks.
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A meta-analysis of nine prospective cohort studies found that a one-serving-per-day increase in SSB was associated with a 13% higher risk of stroke... and 22% higher risk of myocardial infarction (MI)... drinking two or more per day had a 21% higher risk [of all-cause mortality]
Why this rating
Supported by multiple large prospective cohort studies and meta-analyses.
Source
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Cardiometabolic Health: An Update of the Evidence
Vasanti Malik et al. · Nutrients · 2019
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