Soft drinks increase the risk of kidney disease – S A N A

Washington – SANA

A recent American study confirmed that excessive consumption of soft drinks increased the risk of kidney disease.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore found that consumers of soft drinks and sweet syrups were associated with a 61% higher risk of kidney disease.

The researchers said the drinks responsible for the risk of kidney failure were starting soda, then sugary juices and finally water in third place, which surprised the team. research, pointing out that the shocking result was after the discovery that 185 men and women had been followed for 8 to 10 years, they suffer from chronic renal failure.

According to researcher Holly Krams of Loyola University in Chicago, high consumption of sugary drinks is associated with an increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and gout, as well as a blood sugar level. high and to weight gain, which lead to insulin resistance and high blood pressure. Accelerate the loss of their functions over time.