Excessive consumption of sugary drinks dangers
In a recent study has shown that the consumption of sweetened beverages, drinks special diet may be associated with an increased risk of depression in adults. Beverages such as soda, fruit punch, or drinks with high sugar levels may increase the risk of depression.
"Soft drinks, coffee and tea are usually consumed in the world can have consequences for mental health," said lead researcher Honglei Chen, MD, PhD, with the National Institutes of Health Research Triangle Park, North.
The study included 263. 925 people aged between 50 and 71 years. The survey was conducted from 1995 to 1996, the consumption of beverages such as soft drinks, tea, fruit punch and coffee were evaluated. Nearly 10 years later, the researchers asked participants whether they had been diagnosed with depression mederita since 2000. And no fewer than 11,311 people were diagnosed with depression.
People who drink more than four cans of soda per day had a risk of 30% more likely to develop depression than those who do not drink soda. Those who drank four cans of fruit punch per day, the risk is about 38% more likely to develop depression than those who do not drink sugary drinks.
The researchers offer another option for those who want to consume sugary drinks or coffee substitute. People who drank four cups of coffee per day about 10% less likely to develop depression. The risk appears to be greater for people who drink soda.
"Our research shows that replacing sugary drinks or food substitute natural coffee without sugar can help reduce the risk of depression," said Chen. More research is needed to confirm these results and those of depression should continue to take depression medication prescribed by their doctor.
"Soft drinks, coffee and tea are usually consumed in the world can have consequences for mental health," said lead researcher Honglei Chen, MD, PhD, with the National Institutes of Health Research Triangle Park, North.
The study included 263. 925 people aged between 50 and 71 years. The survey was conducted from 1995 to 1996, the consumption of beverages such as soft drinks, tea, fruit punch and coffee were evaluated. Nearly 10 years later, the researchers asked participants whether they had been diagnosed with depression mederita since 2000. And no fewer than 11,311 people were diagnosed with depression.
People who drink more than four cans of soda per day had a risk of 30% more likely to develop depression than those who do not drink soda. Those who drank four cans of fruit punch per day, the risk is about 38% more likely to develop depression than those who do not drink sugary drinks.
The researchers offer another option for those who want to consume sugary drinks or coffee substitute. People who drank four cups of coffee per day about 10% less likely to develop depression. The risk appears to be greater for people who drink soda.
"Our research shows that replacing sugary drinks or food substitute natural coffee without sugar can help reduce the risk of depression," said Chen. More research is needed to confirm these results and those of depression should continue to take depression medication prescribed by their doctor.