Soda Drinks Found to Increase the Risk of Liver Disease

In the recently concluded annual event of UEG (United European Gastroenterology) 2025, experts highlighted the impact of regular and diet sodas on one’s overall liver health. They revealed that all types of regular and diet soda beverages (with high-sugar content, low-sugar content and no sugar content) could increase one’s risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease (MASLD).

According to medical experts, MASLD is a condition that leads to the accumulation of fat in a person’s liver for reasons other than alcohol consumption.

The study analysed the impact of sweetened, less-sweetened, and non-sweetened soda drinks on the liver health of 103,000 patients over a period of 10 years.

It revealed that during the 10-year period, 949 people were diagnosed with MASLD, and 103 succumbed to liver ailments.

Another alarming finding from this study was that beverages with little or no sugar content were more dangerous than those with high sugar content. They were associated with at least a 60% greater risk for MASLD and liver mortality than the high-sugar drinks, which were associated with a 50% risk.

The WHO also stressed that GLP-1 drugs should be used along with diet and physical activity advice. In many cases, long-term use may be needed to maintain weight loss. Despite this, current production can meet the needs of only about 100 million people, the WHO said. This accounts for less than 10% of those who may benefit.

Source: Medical News Today