Overview

• New studies suggest a connection between the consumption of diet sodas and a heightened risk of atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat.
• Individuals drinking over two liters of diet beverages weekly were found to be 20% more likely to develop atrial fibrillation compared to non-consumers.
• Regular soda drinkers also face risks, with a 10% increase in atrial fibrillation symptoms observed in those consuming more than two liters per week.
• Pure, unsweetened fruit or vegetable juice drinkers showed an 8% lower risk of developing irregular heartbeats than soda drinkers.
• Experts recommend limiting or avoiding both sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages to reduce the risk of heart arrhythmias.