Science Says This is the Best Drink to Lose Weight | Educational Video | Biolayne

Study Findings on Weight Loss00:00:00

A two-year study of nearly 500 people compared substituting sugar-sweetened beverages with either water or diet soda. At the one-year mark, the diet soda group lost slightly more weight than the water group, likely due to a reduction of approximately 100 calories per day, though the statistical significance leveled off by the two-year mark.

Practical Advice and Study Reliability00:01:23

The study suggests that both water and diet soda are viable options for those looking to lose weight. While the study was sponsored by the American Beverage Association, the results are consistent with other non-sponsored research, and the findings are considered scientifically sound.

Addressing Corporate Funding00:01:39

Despite concerns over industry funding, large beverage companies are vertically integrated and profit from all categories, including water and soda. Because the study was well-designed and aligns with existing evidence, the sponsorship does not invalidate its results.