on Jul 24th, 2007Possible Diet Soda Link to Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity
For those of you who think drinking diet soda is a better alternative than drinking the sugary real thing, take note: recent research suggests diet soda may play a role in fattening you up. Don’t bother listening to the soda pr mouths denying the claims, they have a vested interest in protecting market share. Drink water. It’s free. Save your money for a couple of hands of penny poker with your friends.
People who consumed one or more sodas a day were:
• 44% more likely to have metabolic syndrome
• 31% more likely to be obese
• 25% more likely to have higher blood sugar
• 18% more likely to have high blood pressure
Source: Circulation
Exploring a Surprising Link Between Obesity and Diet Soda