Even small amounts of soda may increase liver disease risk
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New research shows that drinking less than one can of soda a day is linked with a significantly higher risk of developing fatty liver disease, up to a 60% increase compared with people who drink little to no soda. The study also found that diet sodas may have an even stronger association with this risk than regular sugary versions. These findings suggest that reducing or avoiding soda, whether sugary or artificially sweetened, could help protect liver health.
Source
Liu, L et al. Sugar- and low/non-sugar-sweetened beverages and risks of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and liver-related mortality: A prospective analysis of the UK Biobank. Presented at UEG Week 2025; 7 October 2025; Berlin, Germany.
Additional Reading
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/diet-and-regular-sodas-are-linked-to-liver-disease