Drinking Diet Cola Linked to Kidney Disease in the Long Term

Wed, 04 Nov 2009

Drinking diet sodas can harm the kidneys in the long term.

Therefore, women who think sugar-free beverages to be a okay to drink may reconsider this option prior to opening another can of diet cola.

An American health study has discovered that frequent consumption of artificially sweetened colas can impact on kidney function over time.

3,000 women participated in the study over 11 years, conducted by researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. They compared the long-term effects of artificially sweetened drinks on kidney functioning.

They uncovered an increase in the likelihood of kidney malfunctioning in those who drank two or more servings of artificially sweetened soda daily.

After adjustment for other risk factors like lifestyle, age, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, this relation persisted, so the study found.

The researchers said the findings of the study could highlight the risks of drinking diet drinks . Sugar-free beverages are thought to be healthier than those with large quantities of sugar. However, previous studies have highlighted that artificial sweeteners can lead to high insulin levels, which promotes fat storage.

Artificial sweeteners have been related to higher cancer risk and adverse effects on liver function, causing gastrointestinal problems and headaches.
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