Recent research conducted by Chinese scientists indicates that consuming two liters or more of artificially sweetened beverages per week raises the risk of atrial fibrillation by 20% in comparison to non-consumers.
Similarly, drinking a comparable quantity of added-sugar beverages increases the risk by 10%, whereas consumption of pure, unsweetened juices is associated with an 8% lower risk.
Atrial fibrillation is the primary cause of stroke in the United States, and strokes related to A-fib are deemed more perilous than those resulting from other underlying causes. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, fatigue, limited exercise capacity, or palpitations.
