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Researchers did note that obesity, high blood sugar, high blood pressure
and high cholesterol are symptoms of
metabolic syndrome, a condition associated with NAFLD. Therefore, it is possible that someone who consumes more sugary drinks may have other risk factors that contribute to NAFLD risk
So are diet sodas a safe choice in light of these findings? Maybe not. “Whether artificial sweeteners, like the ones in diet soda, contribute to liver disease is still controversial,” says Dr.