New study links increased stroke risk to sugary drinks (Video)
Soft drink intake is associated with higher risk of ischemic stroke for women.
A study published in the October issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition links drinking sugary drinks with an increased risk of stroke and ischemic heart disease. An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel which supplies blood to the brain.
Most of us think of high blood sugar, also known as hyperglycemia, as related to diabetes. Diabetes is not the cause of the high blood sugar, rather hyperglycemia is a symptom and cause of diabetes. Symptoms most common to high blood sugar include:
For those who already have high blood sugar, drinking sugary drinks can exacerbate it, especially when under stress or leading a sedentary lifestyle. You don't have to be diabetic to have high blood sugar. Blood sugar naturally rises a little after eating, and some medications and illnesses can contribute to hyperglycemia.
Diet and hyperglycemia
High-fat diets have been shown to contribute to the development of hyperclycemia and obesity. Another study published in the Journal of Pharmacology looked at diet-induced hyperlipidemia to distinguish the effects of hyperglycemia and high-fat diet (alone or in combination) on microvascular function. The results suggest that both hyperglycemia and high-fat diet promote adverse changes on a person's microvasculature.
Sugary drinks elevate insulin
Drinking sugar-laden soft drinks chronically elevates insulin. Within 20 minutes of consuming a soda, blood sugar spikes and the body releases a burst of insulin which turns the sugar into fat. In fact, drinking just two bottles of soda every day can add up to an additional pound of unwanted body fat each week. Not only that, but drinking a soda every day increases the risk of developing diabetes by 85%, plus it increases the risk of developing heart disease and other chronic conditions including arthritis due to subsequent insulin resistance.
Sugary drinks have been shown to promote tooth decay, obesity, and weakened bones. Now this recent study reveals drinking soda increases the risk of stroke. While bans on large-sugary soft drinks like that of New York's Mayor Bloomberg stem from good intentions, the truth is individuals need to come to grips with taking care of their health. After all, Bloomberg's ban limits sugary drinks to 16 ounces. Why on earth does anyone need a bigger soda that that? There are no benefits to drinking soda other than making the manufacturers and distributors money.
A study published in the October issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition links drinking sugary drinks with an increased risk of stroke and ischemic heart disease. An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel which supplies blood to the brain.
"Soft drink intake is associated with higher risk of ischemic stroke for women." -- The American Journal of Clinical NutritionSymptoms of high blood sugar
Most of us think of high blood sugar, also known as hyperglycemia, as related to diabetes. Diabetes is not the cause of the high blood sugar, rather hyperglycemia is a symptom and cause of diabetes. Symptoms most common to high blood sugar include:
- Frequent urination
- Hunger (even after eating)
- Thirst
- Dry mouth
- Dry skin
New York City Board of Health voted to ban the sale of large sugary drinks.
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For those who already have high blood sugar, drinking sugary drinks can exacerbate it, especially when under stress or leading a sedentary lifestyle. You don't have to be diabetic to have high blood sugar. Blood sugar naturally rises a little after eating, and some medications and illnesses can contribute to hyperglycemia.
Diet and hyperglycemia
High-fat diets have been shown to contribute to the development of hyperclycemia and obesity. Another study published in the Journal of Pharmacology looked at diet-induced hyperlipidemia to distinguish the effects of hyperglycemia and high-fat diet (alone or in combination) on microvascular function. The results suggest that both hyperglycemia and high-fat diet promote adverse changes on a person's microvasculature.
Sugary drinks elevate insulin
Drinking sugar-laden soft drinks chronically elevates insulin. Within 20 minutes of consuming a soda, blood sugar spikes and the body releases a burst of insulin which turns the sugar into fat. In fact, drinking just two bottles of soda every day can add up to an additional pound of unwanted body fat each week. Not only that, but drinking a soda every day increases the risk of developing diabetes by 85%, plus it increases the risk of developing heart disease and other chronic conditions including arthritis due to subsequent insulin resistance.
Sugary drinks have been shown to promote tooth decay, obesity, and weakened bones. Now this recent study reveals drinking soda increases the risk of stroke. While bans on large-sugary soft drinks like that of New York's Mayor Bloomberg stem from good intentions, the truth is individuals need to come to grips with taking care of their health. After all, Bloomberg's ban limits sugary drinks to 16 ounces. Why on earth does anyone need a bigger soda that that? There are no benefits to drinking soda other than making the manufacturers and distributors money.
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