Excessive consumption of sweetened drinks has been linked to a higher risk of an irregular heart rhythm condition that can end up causing stroke or heart failure, according to a recent study.
The peer-reviewed study, published in the Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology journal on March 5, investigated how the consumption of sweetened beverages is linked to atrial fibrillation (AF)—an irregular heart rhythm. The condition can result in blood clots in the heart. It raises the risk of heart failure, stroke, and other heart-related issues. The study looked at the genetic data of more than 200,000 individuals as well as their 24-hour diet.
