Sugar-sweetened beverages, vascular risk factors and events: a systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

A high intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) has been linked to weight gain, obesity and type 2 diabetes; however, the influence on CVD risk remains unclear. Therefore, our objective was to summarize current evidence for an association between SSB consumption and cardiovascular risk factors and events.

Design

The article search was performed in August 2013. Two independent researchers performed the article search and selection, data extraction and quality assessment. Eligible studies reported the intake of SSB and one of the following outcomes: change in blood pressure, blood lipid or blood sugar, or CVD events such as stroke or myocardial infarction. Only intervention and longitudinal studies were included.

Subjects

Only studies in adults (aged 18+ year

SUBMITTER: Keller A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10271571 | biostudies-literature | 2015 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature