Diet Soda Can Cause Heart Attack and Stoke

WASHINGTON D.C. —A recent study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 63rd Annual Scientific Session found that consuming diet soda could be associated with an increased risk for heart attack and stroke.


The study analyzed data compiled from questionnaires of nearly 60,000 participants, regarding the foods they ate, the drinks they consumed, and other life style factors. All of the participants were followed for an average of 9 years.


The team found that those who drank two or more diet sodas per day had an 8.5 percent increase in health issues compared to those who did not consume any diet sodas. Some of these health issues include heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and heart disease.


According to the researchers, since both artificially sweetened and sugary beverages are detrimental to our health, the following drinks are better for us and even provide health benefits:


·         Black and green tea sweetened with raw honey. Studies have proven both types of tea promote heart health.

·         Coffee in moderation (1-2 cups per day), studies have also shown coffee is good for your heart and can even help prevent type-2 diabetes.

·         Water with fresh lemon or lime juice contains high amounts of vitamin C, enzymes and other nutrients beneficial to your health.


If you are interested in reducing your risk of heart attack or stroke, you might want to consider cutting diet soda out of your diet and add some of these better alternatives.

Have a great day.