Can diet soda make you depressed?
If you're prone to the blues, swap your diet soda for some coffee. In this video, Robin Miller, MD, explains the link between diet soda and depression and why a cup of java is a healthy alternative.
Transcript
No one's sure why diet soda is linked to depression, but there are plenty of reasons to skip it. Other research has linked soft drinks, including diet soda,
to a higher risk for metabolic syndrome. [UPBEAT MUSIC]
Do you love your diet soda? If you're prone to the blues, you may want to rethink that habit. Hi. I'm Dr. Miller.
A recent study of more than 260,000 older adults uncovered a surprising link between diet soft drinks
and depression. Older people who sip four servings of diet soda or other artificially sweetened drinks a day
have a higher risk of developing depression than folks who choose other beverages. There's also a link between regular soda and depression,
but the link and risk is strongest with diet soft drinks. In the study, diet soda drinkers were 30% more likely to become depressed
than non-soda drinkers. No one's sure why diet soda is linked to depression, but there are plenty of reasons to skip it.
Other research has linked soft drinks, including diet soda, to a higher risk for metabolic syndrome, which boosts your risk for heart disease and diabetes.
My suggestion? Switch to a better calorie-free sipper, such as unsweetened coffee or tea or water.
I'm Dr. Miller. For more ways to nourish your good health, watch all our smart tips. [AUDIO LOGO]
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