Sweet drinks: a hidden danger for the brain

American scientists have discovered a problem associated with the regular consumption of sugary drinks such as sodas and its negative effects on the body. The study, published in the journals Alzheimer's & Dementia and Stroke and summarized on the portal EurekAlert!, revealed that the consumption of such drinks can lead to a reduction in brain volume, especially the hippocampus, and memory impairment.

In addition, the scientists noted that drinking diet sodas containing sugary drinks was associated with a threefold increase in the risk of stroke and dementia compared to those who do not consume carbonated drinks.

To uncover these findings, experts analyzed data from several studies on the health effects of consuming sugary drinks.

The study combined three groups of participants who underwent magnetic resonance imaging. The first group included about four thousand participants over the age of 30, the second group included about three thousand people over the age of 45, and the third group included about 1,500 participants over the age of 60.

Matthew Pass, a neurologist at Boston University and co-author of the study, said, "Our results suggest a link between high consumption of sugary drinks and brain atrophy, including decreased brain volume and memory impairment."

These results emphasize the importance of being conscious about the consumption of sugary drinks and the need to be mindful of the composition of the foods we consume on a daily basis.