Sugary Drinks Lead To Over 184,000 Deaths Per Year Worldwide

According to a new study, sugary drinks lead to 184,000 deaths worldwide including at least 25,000 in the United States. Most of these deaths are due to type 2 diabetes and the related complications.

The report performed by researchers at Tufts University and published in the journal Circulation, directly contributes these deaths to the consumption of soda, fruit juices, fruit drinks, sports/energy drinks and sweet tea.

The researchers at Tufts determined that out of the 184,000 deaths, 133,000 deaths are from type 2 diabetes, 45,000 are from cardiovascular disease and 6,450 deaths from cancer.

The four countries at the top of the list include Mexico, South Africa, Morocco and the United States. This shows that this is an epidemic touching all corners of the globe.

The average individual is not educated on the fact that the typical 12 ounce soda has 10 teaspoons of sugar in it. The World Health Organization recommends 5% or less of your total daily calorie intake from sugar. For an average healthy adult that works out to be about 6 teaspoons per day. Therefore that one 12 ounce soda exceeds the total daily recommended allowance.

There is no doubt that sugar is addictive. It can be challenging to reduce your daily sugar intake when you body continues to crave it. If you need help with this challenge give our office a call. We have helped many patients with this addiction by addressing the nutritional imbalances that may be responsible for causing your cravings.