CNN —Sugary drinks may leave a sour taste given their possible impact on mortality, according to a new study.
The study, published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine, analyzed global data on sugar-sweetened beverages consumed around the world, observational and randomized studies, and both diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevalence.
With the evidence, researchers created a comparative risk model and estimated that sugary drinks “cause more than 330,000 annual deaths from diabetes and cardiovascular disease,” Mozaffarian said.
“Different sources of added sugars also vary in their consumption patterns, which could further explain why they associate differently with cardiovascular disease risk,” Janzi said.
For example, artificial sweeteners might be a good substitute in moderation for people with diabetes, who may be accustomed to sugary drinks, Smithson said.
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CNN, Food, Medicine Institute, Tufts University, Nature, Academy of Nutrition, American Diabetes Association, Lund University
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