Recent studies have shown an association between sugar-free soft drinks and an increase in waist size.

Diabetes

A study of 90,000 women showed that those who drank one or more sugary drinks (such as juice or soft drinks) were more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

Sugary drinks increase fasting glucose levels and insulin resistance.

Heart attack

Researchers at Harvard University found that daily consumption of drinks with a high sugar content increases the likelihood of suffering a heart attack by 20%.

This risk increases with the amount of sweet drinks consumed daily.

Triglycerides

Even if the person does not gain weight, soft drinks can be harmful to cardiovascular health, especially for women.

Women who consume sugary drinks are more likely to develop high triglyceride levels.

Cavities

The sugar contained in soft drinks makes any consumer a perfect target for tooth decay.

Kidney stones

Most soft drinks contain oxalate, which can cause problems such as kidney stones.

Insomnia

Soft drinks can also cause sleep disorders, such as insomnia, because they contain substances that stimulate the nervous system.

Gastritis

The high concentration of sugar, additives and acidic pH can cause digestive disorders, such as gastritis.