1 February 2012
BSDA statement on alleged link between diet drinks and
heart problems
Responding to a paper published by the University of Miami
Miller School of Medicine, BSDA issued the following
statement:
"We should be cautious in drawing lessons from this study.
It does not take into account important factors such as family
history and weight gain, and it conflicts with a very
well-established idea that the consumption of diet drinks as part
of a calorie-controlled diet can help reduce obesity and thus
reduce the incidence of strokes. Much more work would be
needed before any reliance could be placed on the findings of this
study.
"The best advice remains that people who are looking to control
or reduce their weight will often find that diet drinks can play a
useful role in their diet."
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For further information please contact
Richard Laming
Media Director
British Soft Drinks Association
Tel: 020 7025 3707 / 07879 654555
Email: rlaming@britishsoftdrinks.com
Website: http://www.britishsoftdrinks.com/
Notes to editors
1. The British Soft Drinks Association
represents the interests of producers and manufacturers of soft
drinks including carbonated drinks, still and dilutable drinks,
fruit juices and bottled water. BSDA members are responsible for
the vast majority of products on the British soft drinks
market.