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Suneeta Sunny

Artificially Sweetened Drinks Increase Risk Of Irregular Heartbeat: Study

Drinking two or more liters of artificially sweetened beverages weekly elevates the risk of heart condition by 20%. (Credit: Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik)

Consumption of artificially sweetened drinks raises the risk of atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that causes irregular heartbeat, a study has revealed.

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can lead to blood clots in the heart and increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. It is estimated that 12.1 million people in the United States will have AFib in 2030, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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