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Teenagers' Anxiety Linked to High Sugar Drink Intake

2/19/2026

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  • The Bournemouth University study finds a significant link between high sugar drink consumption and anxiety symptoms in teenagers.
  • Nine studies totaling over 73,000 participants were analyzed and published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
  • The findings indicate a 34% higher likelihood of anxiety disorders with increased sugary drink intake, though the link is associative and not causal.