Fizzy drinks are to blame for one in ten new cases of type 2 diabetes, a study claims.
Scientists warn that sweet drinks burden vital organs and cause rapid weight gain.
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Scientists warn that sugary drinks overload vital organs and cause rapid weight gainCredit: Getty
It is believed that millions of consumers around the world are harming their health with drinks.
American researchers used medical data on the consumption of sugary drinks from 184 countries.
An estimated 9.8 percent of new cases of type 2 diabetes in 2020 were caused by sugary drinks, along with 3.1 percent of heart disease cases.
The author of the University of Washington study, dr. Laura Lara-Castor said the drinks are full of calories but not very filling, leading to overeating.
Weight gain and chemical imbalances can then increase blood pressure and cholesterol, increasing the risk of damage to blood vessels and the heart.
In the journal Nature Medicine, she writes: “Due to their liquid form, sugar-sweetened beverages are quickly consumed and digested, resulting in less satiety, higher calorie intake and weight gain.”
She adds, “These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions.”
The study found that British adults drink an average of four sugary drinks a week.
The government introduced a sugar tax on them in 2018 to try to reduce the impact on health.
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British adults drink an average of four sugary drinks a week Credit: Getty
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