Atrial fibrillation risks linked to sweetened drink consumption
People who consume drinks sweetened either artificially or with sugar may run a heightened risk of developing an irregular heart rhythm, according to a new study.
An analysis found a 20% higher risk of atrial fibrillation in adults who drank at least 67 fluid ounces of artificially sweetened drinks a week, compared with people who consumed smaller quantities.
The researchers found that the AFib risk halved to 10% among people who drank similar amounts of beverages sweetened with sugar, while drinking 34 ounces of pure juice per week, such as 100% orange or vegetable juice, was associated with an 8% lower risk.
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