January 14, 2013

Sweet drinks can cause a depressive state, scientists warn. In addition, US researchers suggest that coffee may reduce the risk of several manifestations of depression.

The study involved volunteers who were asked to regularly drink beverages containing sugar - fruit punch, sweet tea, sodas. As it turned out, the people who drink every day more than 4 cans or glasses of soda (including diet), 30% increased risk of developing depression   During the reporting period, compared with those who do not drink soda. But volunteers are constantly drank coffee the risk of symptoms of a depressive state was reduced by 10%.

So far, the researchers say preliminary data, since they have not yet passed the study by external experts and not have been published in medical journals profile. But, despite the fact that biological communication mechanisms of depression and sugary drinks is not yet clear to scientists, but the clear conclusion of the study: a sweet soda a negative impact on mental health. Therefore, reducing consumption of such beverages may greatly reduce the risk of depression in humans.

By the way, a few months earlier American researchers reported that the sweet soda increases the risk of manifestation Heart Failure   men. Moreover, it is enough to drink a day only one jar of soda, and the chances of getting heart failure increased by 20% when compared with people who are not fond of such beverages. Moreover, continued use of such beverages increases the blood lipids Harmful to the body.

In addition, regular consumption of soda provokes the appearance overweight . osteoarthritis . Diabetes   and other unpleasant diseases.