Am J Public Health December 2014 PMID 25322305

Soda and cell aging: associations between sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and leukocyte telomere length in healthy adults from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys.

Cindy W Leung, Barbara A Laraia, Belinda L Needham, David H Rehkopf, Nancy E Adler, Jue Lin, Elizabeth H Blackburn, Elissa S Epel

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What people are saying

The collective discussions strongly reflect agreement with the publication's conclusion that sugary sodas accelerate cellular aging, exemplified by comments like 'drinking 20oz of sugary soda ages your cells as rapidly as smoking'. The tone is urgent and cautionary, with words like 'linked', 'ages your cells', and 'accelerated aging', highlighting the perceived serious health impact of soda consumption and sparking debates about public health policies.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly support the article's findings, emphasizing the negative health impacts of sugary beverages, with many references to accelerated aging and higher mortality risks.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high interest, as participants discuss specifics like telomere shortening and compare soda to smoking, indicating engaged concern about health implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments delve into scientific correlations, citing research and debates about causation versus correlation, reflecting a moderate to high level of thoughtful engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions suggest these findings are perceived as significant, with some posters equating soft drink consumption to smoking and highlighting potential public health consequences.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explored the link between sugary beverage intake and leukocyte telomere length, a marker of cellular aging, in healthy US adults aged 20-65.
  • Results showed that higher consumption of sugar-sweetened sodas was associated with shorter telomeres, indicating accelerated aging, while 100% fruit juice had a marginally positive effect, and no significant link was found for diet sodas or noncarbonated SSBs.
  • The findings suggest that regular intake of sugary sodas may contribute to metabolic diseases by speeding up cellular aging processes.]

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Ruben Murcia Prieto
@RubenMurciaPrie · X

Para los que tienen tan claro que peor un cigarrillo. Poco más de medio litro de Coca Cola tan malo como el consumo habitual de tabaco (y no sólo un cigarrillo). https://t.co/5b8zO8w592 https://t.co/SJeOYXnAbL

May 3, 2019 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 8,879 followers View post →
Mauricio Gonzalez MD.
@DrMauricioGon · X

Leung CW et al. Soda and cell aging: associations between sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and leukocyte telomere length in healthy adults from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys. Am J Public Health. 2014 Dec;104(12):2425-31. https://t.co/krwXvW72jh

Dec 16, 2020 · 3 likes · 149,390 followers View post →
Scott Lear, PhD
@DrScottLear · X

Increased drinking of soda pop associated with shorter telomere length, which may explain why sugar increased risk for disease @AMJPublicHealth : https://t.co/tXmQ7dxw5H #HealthyEating #nutrition #sugar https://t.co/yZMfyVakLm

Jun 27, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 3,031 followers View post →
Jen
@jenVerstappen · X

炭酸飲料の消費は老化の加速と死亡リスクの増加に関連しています。 Soda consumption linked to accelerated aging and increased mortality risk https://t.co/6gww6u8S2M

Apr 27, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,515 followers View post →
Cynthia Thurlow, NP
@_CynthiaThurlow · X

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Sep 12, 2019 · 1 like · 56,109 followers View post →
Cynthia Thurlow, NP
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pikkon
@schizopikkon · X

RT @major_agv: @Nitroox_01 Je te laisse chercher l'abstract sur cette base : https://t.co/p8f4OrB7OU

Oct 14, 2024 · 1 share · 3 followers View post →
YA-HA! ~ د. غادة
@MissHiruma · X

@ifahd_z @TMahouchi مدونة ماهي مصدر والورقة اللي تتكلم عنها هذي مجرد correlation Correlations does not imply causation قياس التيلوميريز يتاثر كذلك بالتدخين لان التبغ من السموم المؤثرة على الخلايا كذلك https://t.co/wKreVegZC0

Jul 8, 2024 · 6,002 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

タバコと同じぐらい遺伝子に大ダメージがあるかも 5300人のアメリカ人を対象 みんながどれだけソフトドリンクを飲んでいるかを調べたうえで、それぞれのテロメアの長さと比較した 結果 ソフトドリンクを飲みまくってる人ほどテロメアが短い https://t.co/U62VxKuXQC 過去に行われた研究から

May 5, 2024 · 178 followers View post →
Major | Anthony Gonnet Vandepoorte
@major_agv · X

@Nitroox_01 Je te laisse chercher l'abstract sur cette base : https://t.co/p8f4OrB7OU

Apr 6, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 10,963 followers View post →
高橋冬樹@終焉のさすらい人⚔️ASD
@fuyuki999 · X

【噂はデマだった…】あなたの食卓に潜む,タバコより本当に危険な食べ物【ゆっくり食堂】 https://t.co/V1qvJqy7Jb @YouTubeより

Feb 22, 2024 · 1 like · 1,486 followers View post →
Eat&Lifestyle メモ
@oreno_tabe_omoi · X

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Feb 22, 2024 · 158 followers View post →
心理学解説bot
@kruchoro · X

ジュースは体に悪いとは言いますが、実際に細胞を老化させてテロメアを短くしてしまいます。ところが、100%フルーツジュースであれば、むしろ寿命が伸びる可能性があります。ジュースを飲むときは100%のフルーツジュースがおすすめですね。 Soda and Cell Aging https://t.co/FnvHcqPB5e

Oct 4, 2021 · 1 like · 6,447 followers View post →
Oksana Andreiuk, MBiotech
@CDNBiohacker · X

Daily drinking 20oz of sugary SODA ages your cells as rapidly as SMOKING. Shorter telomeres. Faster AGING. https://t.co/GZI6CIXOkN

Aug 27, 2021 · 1 like · 600 followers View post →
konro
@konro62168341 · X

RT @jenjen7777kkk: 炭酸飲料の消費は老化の加速と死亡リスクの増加に関連しています。 Soda consumption linked to accelerated aging and increased mortality risk https://t.co/…

Apr 27, 2021 · 1 share · 995 followers View post →
Jen
@jenVerstappen · X

炭酸飲料の消費は老化の加速と死亡リスクの増加に関連しています。 Soda consumption linked to accelerated aging and increased mortality risk https://t.co/6gww6u8S2M

Apr 27, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,515 followers View post →
Mauricio Gonzalez MD.
@DrMauricioGon · X

Leung CW et al. Soda and cell aging: associations between sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and leukocyte telomere length in healthy adults from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys. Am J Public Health. 2014 Dec;104(12):2425-31. https://t.co/krwXvW72jh

Dec 16, 2020 · 3 likes · 149,390 followers View post →
Stevie M.
@smd21 · X

RT @_CynthiaThurlow: https://t.co/m5KmrAoSIf

Nov 12, 2019 · 2 shares · 1,044 followers View post →
MURF
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RT @_CynthiaThurlow: https://t.co/m5KmrAoSIf

Nov 12, 2019 · 2 shares · 15,281 followers View post →
Cynthia Thurlow, NP
@_CynthiaThurlow · X

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Nov 12, 2019 · 1 like · 2 shares · 56,109 followers View post →
Cynthia Thurlow, NP
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PACO MADRUGA
@paco_madruga · X

RT @DrScottLear: Increased drinking of soda pop associated with shorter telomere length, which may explain why sugar increased risk for dis…

Jun 27, 2019 · 1 share · 493 followers View post →
Scott Lear, PhD
@DrScottLear · X

Increased drinking of soda pop associated with shorter telomere length, which may explain why sugar increased risk for disease @AMJPublicHealth : https://t.co/tXmQ7dxw5H #HealthyEating #nutrition #sugar https://t.co/yZMfyVakLm

Jun 27, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 3,031 followers View post →
Stephen Bursey
@sbursey83 · X

@NTVNewsNL @StJohnsTelegram @Fred_Hutton @CBCNL @OfficialOZFM @VOCMNEWS @VOCMOpenline It's interesting with all the hysteria over ecigs. niCoTINe iS bAd.... soda is just as bad as cigarettes yet nobody bats an eye. https://t.co/DYS9HhVTsQ

Jun 11, 2019 · 47 followers View post →
Stephen Bursey
@sbursey83 · X

@monorchus @BRAVEmediaMO Being addicted to soft drinks are really bad too. Arguably as bad as cigarettes. But that doesn't mean caffeine is necessarily bad for you. It isn't. https://t.co/DYS9HhVTsQ

Jun 11, 2019 · 47 followers View post →
Lorena Fernández
@Lo_Delicious · X

RT @RubenMurciaPrie: Para los que tienen tan claro que peor un cigarrillo. Poco más de medio litro de Coca Cola tan malo como el consumo ha…

May 4, 2019 · 4 shares · 412 followers View post →
GmfG
@Science4Fitness · X

RT @RubenMurciaPrie: Para los que tienen tan claro que peor un cigarrillo. Poco más de medio litro de Coca Cola tan malo como el consumo ha…

May 4, 2019 · 4 shares · 3,554 followers View post →
tareca2023
@tareca2023 · X

RT @RubenMurciaPrie: Para los que tienen tan claro que peor un cigarrillo. Poco más de medio litro de Coca Cola tan malo como el consumo ha…

May 4, 2019 · 4 shares · 113 followers View post →
Ruben Murcia Prieto
@RubenMurciaPrie · X

Para los que tienen tan claro que peor un cigarrillo. Poco más de medio litro de Coca Cola tan malo como el consumo habitual de tabaco (y no sólo un cigarrillo). https://t.co/5b8zO8w592 https://t.co/SJeOYXnAbL

May 3, 2019 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 8,879 followers View post →