"Sweetened Drinks and Atrial Fibrillation Risk: What You Need to Know"
TL;DR
A study from Shanghai suggests that consuming two liters of artificially sweetened drinks daily can increase the risk of atrial fibrillation by 20%. Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, can lead to serious complications such as blood clots and strokes. The study also found that added-sugar beverages raised the risk of A-fib by 10%, while drinking unsweetened juices lowered the risk by 8%. Experts emphasize the importance of a heart-healthy lifestyle, including avoiding artificially sweetened drinks and seeking medical care for symptoms of irregular heartbeat.
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- Artificially sweetened drinks linked to risk of irregular heartbeat, study finds The Guardian
- Study finds sweetened drink consumption may be linked to atrial fibrillation UPI News
- Just 2 cans of soda per week is too much — even if you exercise: study New York Post
- Sweetened drinks linked to atrial fibrillation risk American Heart Association
- The drinks that increase your risk of heart conditions revealed The Independent
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