# Prebiotic Sodas and Liver Risk

> Low-sugar sodas linked to 60% higher liver disease risk than sugary drinks.
- Title: Prebiotic Sodas and Liver Risk · Men's Health | Shortify
- Summary: Low-sugar sodas linked to 60% higher liver disease risk than sugary drinks. Drinking low-sugar sodas daily increases liver disease risk by 60% compared to…
- Keywords: prebiotic sodas, liver disease, masld, low-sugar beverages, sugar-sweetened beverages, gut microbiome, insulin resistance, Men's Health
- Source: Men's Health — https://menshealth.com/health/a74385935/healthy-low-sugar-soda-liver-disease-risk
- Author: Korin Miller
- Published: 2026-11-10T16:32:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: prebiotic sodas, liver disease, masld, low-sugar beverages, sugar-sweetened beverages, gut microbiome, insulin resistance
## What is MASLD?
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease causes liver fat buildup from non-alcoholic sources.
## Study Findings
103,251 UK Biobank participants showed drinking nearly 9 ounces of non-water drinks linked to higher MASLD risk.
## Risk Comparison
Sugar-sweetened drinks increased MASLD risk by 50% while low-sugar drinks raised it 60%.
## Daily Drinking Impact
Drinking nearly 9 ounces of non-water beverages daily increases liver disease risk significantly.
## Gut Microbiome Link
Low-sugar drinks may alter gut microbiome and increase insulin resistance through gut health pathways.
## Compensatory Eating
People may eat more sugary foods after drinking low-sugar beverages due to subconscious calorie compensation.
## Expert Recommendations
Water is best alternative; moderate consumption of prebiotic sodas may be safe for most people.
## Study Limitations
Researchers did not specify which low-sugar drinks participants consumed.
## What Happens Next
Experts recommend switching to water or limiting prebiotic soda consumption for liver health.
## Key takeaway

Drinking low-sugar sodas daily increases liver disease risk by 60% compared to sugary drinks.