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4. Increased Risk of NAFLD
All the coloring and flavors contained in drinks are broken down in our liver — giving a lot of work for an organ that also deals with the metabolization of added sugars. When overloaded, your liver turns the extra sugar into fat and puts you at risk of NAFLD, or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. It’s s a health issue affecting 20%-30% of the adult population worldwide, and there’s a proven association between high intake of sugar-sweetened drinks and the risk of developing NAFLD.