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MASLD happens when too much fat builds up in your liver from inputs other than alcohol. It can lead to serious liver scarring or end-stage liver disease.

A study found drinking nearly 9 ounces of any type of drink that was not water was associated with a significantly higher risk of developing MASLD.

The risk of developing MASLD jumped 50 percent for sugar-sweetened beverages. The risk jumped to 60 percent for those who drank low- or non-sugar-sweetened beverages.

WE'RE LONG PAST having to make a decision between just Coke or Pepsi. You've got a lot of options if you're bored of water —from fizzy nonalcoholic drinks to flavored seltzers. But while a lot of these drinks market themselves as healthy alternatives to sodas, research suggests they could be silently doing a number on your liver health.

If you've done the work to switch to diet sodas or have learned to love prebiotic sodas like Olipop or Poppi, the news can be pretty hard to hear.…