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Diet soda leads to greater risk of stroke

A new study has claimed diet soda leads to greater risk of heart attacks and strokes, Kazakhstan Today reports.

Almaty. February 10. Kazakhstan Today - A new study has claimed diet soda leads to greater risk of heart attacks and strokes, Kazakhstan Today reports.

Diet soda drinkers are probably doing their waistlines a favor, but may also be boosting their risk of having a stroke, according to research released by researchers from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Heraldsun reported.

The study monitored the health of more than 2500 patients over nearly a decade.

They answered lengthy questionnaires about nutrition along the way and were monitored for several conditions.

In the time they were under evaluation, 559 of the test subjects experienced vascular events, including strokes caused by hemorrhage and those caused by clots.

Controlling for several factors, including age, smoking and alcohol intake, those who drank diet soda daily were 61 percent more likely than the rest to experience a stroke.

Even when taking into account people with existing vascular disease, the link still held. Study authors did not find any connection between regular soda and strokes.

Soft drinks of any kind, diet or sugary, are linked to several health problems.

People who drink one can of soda a day are more likely to have several risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease including high blood pressure, elevated triglycerides, and high fasting blood sugar levels.

Daily Mail reported Dr Sharlin Ahmed, from the Stroke Association, said: ИAccording to this study, drinking diet fizzy drinks on a regular basis could pose the same or even higher risk for cardiovascular disease as standard fizzy drinks, providing a word of warning to those who often opt for diet versions in order to be "healthy".

ИEveryone can reduce their risk of stroke by consuming a balanced diet, low in saturated fat and salt, and exercising regularly.И

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