Artificial sweeteners in drinks linked to heart risks despite new pricing laws

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1. **says:** *October 23, 2025 at 6:03 AM* Studies (e.g., *BMJ 2022*, *Cleveland Clinic 2024*) show: Artificial sweeteners like erythritol and xylitol increase the risk of cardiovascular disease by 9–18%, including heart attacks, with daily consumption starting at 2 servings (~100 mg). They promote blood clots and higher event rates at >2 portions. Moderation is advised.

**Reply** - **says:** *October 23, 2025 at 6:52 AM* So you're saying we should just binge on sugar instead? No health risks from too much sugar? Think before you post such nonsense. :/

**Reply** + **says:** *October 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM* @sugarlover—sugar actually damages brain connections.

**Reply** + **says:** *October 23, 2025 at 9:31 AM* @Zuckerberg… people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

**Reply** + **says:** *October 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM* The study found that regular table sugar, in amounts matching the sweetness of artificial sweeteners, has fewer health drawbacks.

**Reply** - **says:** *October 23, 2025 at 6:54 AM* Exactly. That's why we don't drink that stuff and cook fresh without additives.

**Reply** - **says:** *October 23, 2025 at 7:51 AM* "Reduced sugar" doesn't automatically mean packed with artificial sweeteners. You could just drink (iced) tea or a fruit spritzer—0–5g/100ml instead of soda at 10g/100ml.

Though it's probably true—cutting sugar just means you get served chemicals instead.

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1. **says:** *October 23, 2025 at 8:03 AM* Great suggestion! Glad it got approved.

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1. **says:** *October 23, 2025 at 9:37 AM* But non-alcoholic drinks are more expensive than alcoholic ones—people are *economically* pushed toward alcohol! This needs to be fixed!!!

**Reply** - **says:** *October 23, 2025 at 11:24 AM* This isn't a problem. For decades, the law has required at least one non-alcoholic drink to be no pricier than the cheapest alcoholic option.

You *can* expect customers to use basic common sense...

**Reply** + **says:** *October 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM* Then take a look at reality—0.3L of water costs the same as 0.5L of beer. Which is cheaper?

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1. **says:** *October 23, 2025 at 10:08 AM* They can drink their junk themselves.

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1. **says:** *October 23, 2025 at 10:20 AM* Problem after problem.

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