EP64: Beyond the Sugar: Why Your Diet Soda Still Hurts Your Liver

That afternoon drink might be your "happy hour," but your liver is paying the price. Latest research reveals that both sugary and diet drinks are linked to a higher risk of fatty liver and cirrhosis. Let’s dive into a groundbreaking study from Nature Food that exposes the hidden dangers of our favorite beverages. References: Zhao, L., Zhang, X., Zheng, J., Chen, Y., Haslam, D. E., Zeng, H., Bhupathiraju, S. N., Hu, F. B., Tobias, D. K., McGlynn, K. A., & Zhang, X. (2025). Proteomic signatures of sweetened beverages are associated with higher risk of adverse liver outcomes. Nature Food, 6, 1186–1195. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-025-01266-0 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn