Diet sodas linked to higher dementia risk and faster cognitive decline

10 articles · Updated · latination.com · Apr 29

A recent study finds people drinking more than one diet soda daily face up to four times the dementia risk, with each extra drink raising odds by 39%.
Artificial sweeteners in diet sodas may disrupt gut microbiota, triggering inflammation that harms brain health through the gut-brain axis. Experts warn switching to sugary sodas is not a safer alternative.
Previous research showed under-60s consuming high artificial sweeteners experienced 65% faster cognitive decline. Nutritionists recommend alternatives like sparkling water or herbal infusions to protect cognitive health.

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