CAN YOU STOMACH IT? –
Oct. 9, 2025 – What he didn’t know is that low- or sugar-free sweetened drinks were actually associated with a higher risk of liver disease. A study that tracked over 100,000 participants from the UB Biobank, found that having even one can of diet or zero-sugar drinks was associated with a 60 per cent higher risk of developing Liver Disease. This study also found that diet drinks were linked to a higher risk of dying from liver disease. No such association was found between sugary drinks and liver-related death. MRI scans confirmed that both beverage types were associated with greater fat content in the liver. Zero-calorie sodas use artificial sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose. Normally, their sweet taste triggers the sweet taste receptors in the tongue, which in turn signal the brain that calories are being consumed. The brain feels cheated when the expected calories are not found and stokes more hunger and craving. That’s why you end up eating more.
