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Drinking normal sodas has long been linked to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).<\/p>\nDrinking normal sodas has long been linked to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).<\/p>\n
So you may be drinking this \u201chealthy\u201d alternative.<\/p>\n
But it\u2019s even worse, according to a new study in Frontiers in Nutrition<\/em>.<\/p>\n This \u201chealthy\u201d alternative increases CKD risk by 52%.<\/p>\n Researchers examined beverage consumption and kidney health in nearly 192,000 participants from the UK Biobank over 10.6 years.<\/p>\n At the start, none had CKD. The drinks studied included sugar-sweetened beverages, artificially sweetened beverages, and natural juices.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what they uncovered:<\/p>\n 2. Artificially Sweetened Beverages<\/strong>: Diet drinks were even worse, increasing CKD risk by 52%<\/strong> for those consuming more than one daily serving.<\/p>\n 3. Natural Juices<\/strong>: Moderate consumption (≤1 serving\/day) lowered CKD risk by 14%<\/strong> compared to no juice intake. However, drinking more than one serving offered no additional benefits and could pose risks.<\/p>\n 4. The Role of Metabolic Syndrome<\/strong>: Conditions like obesity, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar explained 12% of the risk<\/strong> from sugary drinks and 18% from diet drinks<\/strong>. These drinks likely worsen metabolic syndrome, indirectly harming the kidneys.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n So both sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages are linked to a significant increase in CKD risk.<\/p>\n In fact, diet drinks are worse than sugary drinks and should be avoided at all costs.<\/p>\n This is yet another proof that lifestyle factors cause CKD and that the right diets and lifestyle changes can correct it.<\/p>\n\n