New research from the American Heart Association shows that artificially sweetened beverages may negatively impact your heart health.
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If you regularly drink artificially sweetened beverages recent research suggests it could be affecting your heart health. A new study published March 5 2024 in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology a journal of the American Heart Association has found a potential link between consuming artificially sweetened beverages and an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib). AFib is a common condition characterized by an irregular heartbeat that can lead to serious complications such as stroke heart failure and other heart-related problems. Specifically researchers observed a 20 percent increase in AFib risk for those who drank more than 2 liters of artificially sweetened beverages per week. These findings are timely as an estimated 12.1 million Americans will have AFib by 2030. Read on to learn more about this compelling new study and what you can do to minimize your risk.
