12 Feb , 00:10
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A group of international researchers presented shocking results from a long-term study on the effects of artificial sweeteners on the human body. According to the data obtained, regular consumption of carbonated drinks with sugar substitutes can reduce life expectancy by 8-10 years.
The study, conducted on a sample of 50,000 people over 15 years, showed that even one can of diet soda per day increases the risk of cardiovascular disease by 34%. Artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin contribute to accelerated cell aging and disruption of metabolic processes in the body.
Interestingly, the first artificial sweeteners were accidentally discovered in 1879 by Constantin Fahlberg, who was working on coal tar production. Since then, the artificial sugar substitute industry has grown into a multi-billion dollar business.
Professor Marina Volkova, the lead author of the study, notes: "We are observing a worrying trend. People, in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle, are replacing regular soda with diet versions, unaware that they are causing even more harm to their health."
Experts recommend completely eliminating carbonated drinks with artificial sweeteners from the diet, replacing them with water, herbal teas, or freshly squeezed juices without added sugar.
soda, diet drinks, artificial sweeteners, health, life expectancy, cardiovascular diseases, aspartame, sugar substitutes, healthy lifestyle, aging Scientists: Diet Soda Reduces Life by a Decade | New Research on the Dangers of Artificial Sweeteners International research has proven that regular consumption of carbonated drinks with artificial sweeteners reduces life expectancy by 8-10 years and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease by 34%.
