Archive for March 2011

Diet Soda and Stroke: Is There A Link?

Saturday, March 5th, 2011

 

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Dr. Petryk’s Thoughts:

This study suggests that diet soda is not an optimal substitute for sugar-sweetened beverages, and may be associated with a greater risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, or vascular death than regular soda.

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Dr. Petryk’s Thoughts:

We have long known that there are significant differences in sugar. It appears that fructose (i.e. high fructose corn syrup) causes a temporary change in brain function which does not appear to be a healthy change.

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Dr. Petryk’s Thoughts: this is just an update on some research.