Diet and sugary drinks raise risk of common liver disease by up to 60%, new research finds

Diet and sugary drinks raise risk of common liver disease by up to 60%, new research finds

CNN: “Drinking as little as one can of diet soda a day may increase the risk of nonalcohol fatty liver disease by 60%, while drinking a sugary beverage could raise the risk by 50%, a new unpublished study found.”

For those who consume diet sodas on a regular basis, check out how that could lead to an increased risk of dying from liver disease.

As lead author Lihe Liu explains:

“They can change the gut microbiome, interfere with feelings of fullness, increase preference for sweet foods and even stimulate insulin secretion. Water, however, hydrates the body without affecting metabolism, helps with satiety and supports overall metabolic function.”

CNN, 10/6/25

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