The study also showed that those who drank less diet soda (who drank it between once a month and six times a week), as well as people who drank regular soft drinks, were not more likely to suffer vascular events.
Previous research has also linked diet soda with a higher risk of stroke and heart attack.
The researchers noted that it remains unclear how soft drinks may affect a person’s risk of heart disease.
“There is a need for further research before any conclusions can be drawn regarding the potential health consequences of diet soft drink consumption,” Gardener said.
The study was published Jan. 26 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
Pass it on: People who drink diet soft drinks on a daily basis may be putting themselves at an increased risk of suffering vascular events such as stroke, heart attack and vascular death.
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