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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Sophie Collins

Health officials find link between popular drink and 'deadly' health conditions like heart attack and stroke

A study has found that a common ingredient in sugar-free drinks could be increasing a consumer’s chances of having a heart attack or stroke.

Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic found that a chemical known as erythritol, used in Monster energy drinks may be linked to both.

More than 4,000 people took part in the study across Denmark and the USA as scientists looked into the likelihood of blood clots forming in those who drink these drinks, compared to those who don’t.

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